The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 34,300
Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T4
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 T4 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 T4 (10 - 13)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
3563 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.37 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4164T2
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
20.02 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
36 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo S80 T4
659 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data