The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S80 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 45,700
€ 44,200
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
202 hp
Volvo S80 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
621 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
144 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
