The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 523i (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 36,200
 Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14) Volvo S80 D3
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3732 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 523i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.97 %
Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14)

General

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3

Performance

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.85 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
27.85 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data