BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 40 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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