The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 48,900

€ 45,400

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.8
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
117.1
194.3
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3746 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.53 %

General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
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
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
1061 mi
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D4 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data