The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 T4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 48,900
€ 37,100
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
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 T4
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.86 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T4
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
613 mi
Volvo S80 T4
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
