The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T6 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 49,200
€ 39,700
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 T6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
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 T6
BMW 523i
3885 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.61 %
General
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B6304T2
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
281 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T6
13.83 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 T6
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
580 mi
Volvo S80 T6
388 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo S80 T6
212.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
