The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

€ 39,900
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 38,700
 BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 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 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.8 %
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

General

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B5254T11
Engine Code
N47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.61 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
19 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
348 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
348 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
396.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
396.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data