The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 48,900

€ 41,900

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T5
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 T5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.87 %

General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T5
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
237 hp
Volvo S80 T5
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T5
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 T5
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
537 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
537 mi
Volvo S80 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data