The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 48,400
€ 35,600
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D3.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
117.1
194.3
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3799 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.11 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
G30
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 D3
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 2900 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.6 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.28 lb/hp
23.6 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 520d
1000 mi
821 mi
Volvo S80 D3
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
