The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 41,100

€ 38,300

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 520d is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
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
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.54 %

General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B5254T8

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.65 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d
49 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 520d
906 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
380.1 kWh
BMW 520d
98.8 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data