The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T4 (13 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 35,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
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 T4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3591 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.76 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T4
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
659 mi
Volvo S80 T4
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).
125 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1016 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
