The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D2 (12 - 13)
€ 39,700

€ 33,600

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 D2.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3591 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.31 %

General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D4162T

4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
113 hp
Volvo S80 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D2
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D2
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
967 mi
Volvo S80 D2
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data