BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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`060 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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