The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 41,900
€ 38,300
€ 41,900
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 2.5FT.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
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 2.5FT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B5254T8

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
380.1 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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