The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,500
€ 42,400
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
1493
1861
2106
1464
1860
2094
1861 mm
Width
1860 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1493 mm
Height
1464 mm
2835
4851
2968
4899
4851 mm
Length
4899 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
1717 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
1.86 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B6324S
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520i
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
320 NM
270 NM
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
7.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.31 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
7.31 kg/bhp
9.31 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
406 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
680 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
255 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
