The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 43,100
Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo S80 D5
€ 48,000
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
3821 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B47
D5244T15
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
212 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
39 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo S80 D5
713 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
125.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data