The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14)
€ 47,200
€ 36,200
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
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
116.9
193.2
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3732 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.21 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.85 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
27.85 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
