The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 38,800
 Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14) Volvo S80 D4
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.8 %
Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)

General

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
G30
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4

Performance

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
1087 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
1087 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data