BMW 5 series 1995 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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