The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,200

€ 48,000

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 Volvo S80 2.4D is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
3591 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.75 %

General
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5244T14
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.4D
173 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.4D
20.76 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S80 2.4D
36 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo S80 2.4D
659 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 2.4D
135.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.4D
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data