The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 D2 (13 - 15)
€ 48,000
€ 34,100
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 D2.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D2
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 D2
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3655 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.14 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D2
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4162T

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
113 hp
Volvo S80 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D2
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D2
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
32.35 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
1061 mi
Volvo S80 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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