The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 39,000
€ 34,500
€ 39,000
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 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 T4F.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
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 T4F
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.14 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
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 6700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4F
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4F
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T4F
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 T4F
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
483 mi
Volvo S80 T4F
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).
285.2 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
285.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T4F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
