The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 41,000
 Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo S80 D4
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3893 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.16 %
Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4

Performance

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data