The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 43,100

€ 41,000

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3893 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.75 %

General
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data