The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 44,300
€ 43,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
212 hp
Volvo S80 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
713 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
125.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
