The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 37,200
€ 41,900
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 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 D4.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.59 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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-B25
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 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
565 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
