The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 42,400
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 37,800
 Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.98 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B5254T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Performance

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.48 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
15.48 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
388 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
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).
354.9 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
354.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data