BMW 5 series 1995 vs Volvo S80 1998

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BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 4.42.0 - 2.9

Performance

Power: 115 - 286 HP130 - 272 HP
Torque: 190 - 440 NM192 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 12 seconds7.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 12.26.4 - 13.0
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.82 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1126 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`077~ 2`071
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 22001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.6/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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