BMW 5 series 2005 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 218 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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