The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 45,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3746 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.66 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
1061 mi
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
