The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 43,500
€ 40,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
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 3.2
BMW 520i
3785 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.75 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B6324S
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.11 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
639 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
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
