The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T5 Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 42,300
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
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 T5
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3772 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.95 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
242 hp
Volvo S80 T5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T5
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T5
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
702 mi
Volvo S80 T5
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
