Volvo S80 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 290 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Volvo S80 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
1630 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
1250 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 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: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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