The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 43,800
€ 37,200
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 523i is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.74 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
F10
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 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
