The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 48,900
€ 59,000
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘ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 V8.
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
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 V8
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.24 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
