The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
€ 44,300
€ 37,900
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 2.5T.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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 2.5T
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.18 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
468 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 2.5T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
