The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 35,700
€ 43,800
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
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
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.74 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5204T7
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
27.89 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
55 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S80 D3
1012 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
