The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

€ 39,700
BMW 523i (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 41,200
 Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T5
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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
3719 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 523i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.64 %
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
237 hp
Volvo S80 T5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T5

Performance

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T5

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
537 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
537 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data