The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 35,700
€ 39,700
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D2 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 D2
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 D2
BMW 523i
3646 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.77 %
General
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4162T
Engine Code
N53-B25
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 D2
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 D2
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 523i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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32.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2
32.27 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
52 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
580 mi
Volvo S80 D2
967 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D2
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
