The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,500
€ 41,900
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 2.5T is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
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
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T10
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
15.61 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
453 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
453 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
