Volvo S80 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2003

 
Volvo S80
2003 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP231 HP
Torque: 280 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds6.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo S80 engine produces 101 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.89.8
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo S80 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1000 km on highway
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 km460'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volvo S60Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.84 m
Width: 1.83 m1.85 m
Height: 1.43 m1.47 m
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 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1106 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Volvo S80 has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): no data2`055
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 24004600
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S80 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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