BMW 5 series 2003 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 78 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.4 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1250 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: | 480'000 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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
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`170 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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