The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,500

€ 48,400

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S80 3.2 is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
1493
1861
2106
1479
1868
2126
1861 mm
Width
1868 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1493 mm
Height
1479 mm
2835
4851
2975
4936
4851 mm
Length
4936 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
9.42 %

General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B6324S5
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
240 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
240 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 520d
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
320 NM
400 NM
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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7.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
7.52 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
30 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 520d
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
463 mi
Range
1000 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
463 mi
1000 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
530 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data