The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

€ 39,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) BMW 520d
€ 38,300
 Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5FT
€ 39,400
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 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 2.5FT.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

General

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT

Performance

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT

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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
380.1 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data