The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 37,900
€ 43,300
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 2.5T is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.54 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B5254T8
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
17.92 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
25 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
468 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
176.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
