BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
11.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
950 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
1106 litres
BMW 5 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 586 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
