The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 42,200
€ 44,500
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 518d is 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
193.2
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
240 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.58 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
463 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
