The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)

€ 38,900
Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo S80 D5
€ 38,200
 BMW 520d (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S80 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)
73.3
82.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520d (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo S80 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.48 %
BMW 520d (07 - 10)

General

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T10
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
202 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
17.92 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 D5
702 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data