BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`000 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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