The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 38,800
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.53 %
General
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
181 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
141 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
49 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
1087 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
906 mi
1087 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
