The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)

€ 45,500
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 37,200
 Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13) Volvo S80 D4
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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 is 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %
Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)

General

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4

Performance

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4

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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data