Volvo S80 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2003

 
Volvo S80
2003 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 272 HP231 HP
Torque: 380 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 seconds7.1 seconds
Volvo S80 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.09.9
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km10.8 l/100km
By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.1 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 165 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: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway930 km on highway
760 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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: 4.82 m4.84 m
Width: 1.83 m1.85 m
Height: 1.43 m1.47 m
Volvo S80 is smaller.
Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1106 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Volvo S80 has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 13 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1602`055
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 24004600
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S80 has
  • more power
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv