The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 38,900
 Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo S80 D5
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)
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 D5 (08 - 09)
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.27 %
Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)

General

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5

Performance

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
702 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data