The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 41,500

€ 34,500

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i is 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 T4F.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
193.2
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.23 %

General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4164T2

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4F
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4F
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4F
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 T4F
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
483 mi
Volvo S80 T4F
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
285.2 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
285.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T4F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data