The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 48,600
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B5254T11
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.48 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
21 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
14 mpg
city
53 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
388 mi
Range
988 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
388 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
354.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
354.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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