BMW 7 series 2005 vs Volvo S80 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2005 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 19 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 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`480 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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