The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 07)
€ 38,300

€ 37,300

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D5 DPF 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 DPF
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 DPF
BMW 520d
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.48 %

General
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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 DPF
BMW 520d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
D5244T4
Engine Code
M47-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 DPF
182 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 520d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
19.89 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
37 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 520d
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
737 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
680 mi
737 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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