The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 36,800
€ 43,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
11.48 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
544 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
544 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
164.6 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
164.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
