The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 37,800
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 2.5FT DRIVe is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.26 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B5254T11
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.48 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
21 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
388 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
354.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data