The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 37,500
Volvo S80 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo S80 2.0T
€ 41,900
 BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S80 2.0T is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
73.3
82.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Volvo S80 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.1 %
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T6
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 2.0T
200 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.0T
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i

Performance

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.0T

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

▶ REPLAY
18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.0T
18.79 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 2.0T
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S80 2.0T
524 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 2.0T
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.0T
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
939 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data