The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D2 (12 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 33,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 D2.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3591 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.76 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo S80 D2
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D2
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D2
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
967 mi
Volvo S80 D2
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
