The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 40,900
€ 45,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 520d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
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 520d
3611 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.94 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B6324S
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.37 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
24 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
16 mpg
city
48 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
1061 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
439 mi
1061 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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
187.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
