Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo S80, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
11.3
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
880 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
142 mm (5.6 inches)
148 mm (5.8 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.49 m
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.