Volvo S80 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 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: | 130 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
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): | no data | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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