The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.4D (09 - 10)

€ 38,700
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 37,100
Volvo S80 2.4D (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.4D
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 2.4D.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.4D (09 - 10)
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 Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.4D (09 - 10)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3552 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.6 %
Volvo S80 2.4D (09 - 10)

General

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
E60
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
Volvo S80 2.4D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
173 hp
Volvo S80 2.4D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.4D

Performance

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
141 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.4D

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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.4D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo S80 2.4D
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
737 mi
Volvo S80 2.4D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo S80 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 2.4D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data