The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 38,700
€ 59,000
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘ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 V8.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
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 V8
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.34 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
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).
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
