The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 45,700
€ 44,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
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 3.2
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3816 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.36 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.24 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
16.24 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
22 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
406 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
