The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T (09 - 10)
€ 39,000
€ 37,400
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 2.5T.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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 2.5T
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.24 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B5254T10
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.48 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
15.48 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
506 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
