The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 37,300
€ 32,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.35 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
B4204S4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
143 hp
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.62 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
23.62 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520d
40 mpg
22 mpg
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 520d
737 mi
403 mi
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
342.1 kWh
BMW 520d
121.3 kWh
342.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.0F DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










