The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 53,500

€ 47,200

€ 53,500
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 T6 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 T6
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 T6
BMW 520d
4006 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.65 %

General
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 520d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6304T4
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
300 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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13.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T6
13.35 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S80 T6
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo S80 T6
439 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 T6
187.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data