The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 41,200

€ 46,100

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 520d.
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.2
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
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
3719 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.28 %

General
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B4204T7
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
15.69 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
29 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
537 mi
Range
976 mi
Volvo S80 T5
537 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data