BMW 5 series 2011 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 5 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 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.90 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8000 | |
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