The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 43,500
€ 42,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 3.2 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 518d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
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
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
3785 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.98 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6324S
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.11 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
