The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)
€ 40,900
€ 38,300
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 D5 DPF.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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 D5 DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.87 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
680 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
