The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 42,400
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 D5 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 D5
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
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.46 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
BMW 520i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5244T15
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
212 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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17.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
17.78 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
51 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
946 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo S80 D5
946 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
