The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 48,900
€ 43,500
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i is 8.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
1479
1868
2126
1493
1861
2106
1868 mm
Width
1861 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1479 mm
Height
1493 mm
2975
4936
2835
4851
4936 mm
Length
4851 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2835 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1717 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
6.52 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
G30
Generation
AS
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
3192 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i
181 bhp
235 bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520i
290 NM
320 NM
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.31 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
8.87 kg/bhp
7.31 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i
52 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
782 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
406 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
255 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
