The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,500
€ 44,300
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 3.2 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
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 523i
3785 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B6324S
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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16.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.11 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
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).
144 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
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
