The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 35,700
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.45 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
