The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 44,500
€ 37,800
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3783 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.93 %
General
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
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20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.23 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
20.71 lb/hp
28.23 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
925 mi
777 mi
Volvo S80 D3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
