The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 37,200
€ 45,700
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
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
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5204T3
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
23.21 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
55 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1012 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 520i
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
