The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 36,200

€ 41,900

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D3 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 D3
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 D3
BMW 523i
3732 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.49 %

General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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-B25

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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27.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
27.85 lb/hp
18.86 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
565 mi
Volvo S80 D3
1012 mi
565 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data