BMW 7 series 2003 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 196 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 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 7 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: | 5.17 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 35 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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