The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)
€ 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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 D5 DPF.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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 D5 DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.09 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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 D5 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
680 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
