The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 59,000
€ 48,600
€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 V8 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 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 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3986 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.66 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AS
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B8444S
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
13 mpg
city
53 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
365 mi
Range
988 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
