Volvo S80 1998 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 200 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1 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`060 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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