Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 67 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
8.1
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1120 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo XC60
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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, 5 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.
