The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 41,100
€ 40,900
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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
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 520d
3790 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.2 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T4
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
182 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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20.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
20.82 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
33 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S80 D5
613 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
146.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
