The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,900
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 520i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 B48
B5254T11
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
348 mi
Range
782 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
348 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
396.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data