Volvo S80 engine produces 8 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1320 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.47 m
Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
