The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 41,900
€ 36,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 520i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
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 520i
3810 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.16 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
B6324S5
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
240 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 520i
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.88 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
489 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
127 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
168.7 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
