BMW 7 series 2005 vs Volvo S80 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 258 HP | 285 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 100 NM less 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): | 10.0 | 11.2 | |
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.04 m | 4.85 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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`385 | 2`290 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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