The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 39,700
€ 38,300
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
1468
1846
2036
1493
1861
2106
1846 mm
Width
1861 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1468 mm
Height
1493 mm
2888
4841
2835
4851
4841 mm
Length
4851 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2835 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1601 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.62 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
E60
Generation
AS
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B5254T8

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
300 NM
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.42 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 523i
38 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
580 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
380.1 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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