The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 T5 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 39,100
Volvo S80 T5 (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T5
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S80 T5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 (10 - 13)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
3662 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Volvo S80 T5 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.36 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
AS
Generation
G30
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 T5
BMW 520i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B4204T7
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
237 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T5

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
15.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
15.45 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
782 mi
Volvo S80 T5
551 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
149.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data