BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 11.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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 | |
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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 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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