The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 41,900
€ 40,900
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
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 3.2
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.33 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
439 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
