The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,900
€ 41,900
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 3.2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
3611 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.33 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.37 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
24 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
439 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
187.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
