The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 39,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.06 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.5 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
23.5 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
777 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
