The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 36,400

€ 47,200

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 520d.
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
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
111.6
191
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
3618 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.1 %

General
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B4164T2
Engine Code
N47-D20

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 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
20.33 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
33 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo S80 T4
613 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data