The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 40,900
€ 40,900
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
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 3.2
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.63 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
439 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 3.2
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
