Volvo S80 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 5 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 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 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, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 520 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 12 400 | |
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