The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 37,800
€ 48,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
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 D3
BMW 520i
3783 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.48 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D5204T7
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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28.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
28.23 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
782 mi
Volvo S80 D3
777 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
