Volvo S80 1998 vs BMW 5 series 1995

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Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volvo S80 is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.92.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 130 - 272 HP115 - 286 HP
Torque: 192 - 380 NM190 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 - 12 seconds6.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 13.05.9 - 12.2
Volvo S80 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volvo S80 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.78 m
Width: 1.83 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1126 litresno data
Turning diameter: 13 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`071~ 2`077
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 12002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.6/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
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