Volvo S80 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.5 | |
| Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S80 is smaller. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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