The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S80 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 45,700

€ 39,200

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 2.4D.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
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 2.4D
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3591 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.6 %

General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
173 hp
Volvo S80 2.4D
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.4D
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 2.4D
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S80 2.4D
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
659 mi
Volvo S80 2.4D
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo S80 2.4D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 2.4D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1259 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data