The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 43,800
BMW 523i (10 - 11) BMW 523i
€ 34,500
 Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S80 T4F
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 T4F.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 523i (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.31 %
Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4F
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4F

Performance

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4F

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 T4F
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
483 mi
Volvo S80 T4F
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).
285.2 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
285.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T4F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T4F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data