The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,500
€ 39,000
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
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 D5
BMW 520i
3799 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.16 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
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 D5
BMW 520i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
D5244T10
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
202 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
310 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
18.81 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo S80 D5
821 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
109.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
