Volvo S80 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 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 16 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1010 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. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`010 | |
| 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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