Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VvsBMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004
VS

BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
4,000cc244cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
4,841mm191in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
-
Max trunk volume
1,034L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VBMW 5 Series (E60) 540iPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has 6 hp more than Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s

Although BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has more power, Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VBMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
-
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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