The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D2 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 33,600
€ 46,100
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 D2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
3591 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.86 %
General
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D4162T
Engine Code
B47-D20

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D2
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D2
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2
31.78 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
52 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
976 mi
Volvo S80 D2
967 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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