The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 33,400
€ 38,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 DRIVe 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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
BMW 520d
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.95 %
General
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4164T
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 520d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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31.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
31.72 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
52 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
967 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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