The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 35,700
€ 44,300
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
1493
1861
2106
1464
1860
2094
1861 mm
Width
1860 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1493 mm
Height
1464 mm
2835
4851
2968
4899
4851 mm
Length
4899 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.74 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5204T7
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 523i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
350 NM
270 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 D3
12.65 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
66 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
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
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
