The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 T6 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 44,300
€ 48,900
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 T6.
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
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 T6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6304T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
281 hp
Volvo S80 T6
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T6
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T6
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.65 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
13.65 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo S80 T6
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
385 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
385 mi
Volvo S80 T6
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).
214 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
214 kWh
Volvo S80 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S80 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
