The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 42,400

€ 39,500

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 2.5T.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.23 %

General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B5254T10

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 2.5T
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 2.5T
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
453 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
453 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.5T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data