The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 T6 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 48,000
€ 48,900
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 T6.
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
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 T6
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.59 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
B6304T2

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
281 hp
Volvo S80 T6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T6
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T6
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
13.65 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo S80 T6
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
385 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
385 mi
Volvo S80 T6
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).
214 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
214 kWh
Volvo S80 T6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S80 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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