BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1370 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1520 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
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)
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
