The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 59,000
€ 40,400
€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 V8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
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 V8
BMW 520d
3986 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
11.79 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B8444S
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
365 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
