Volvo S80 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 123 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 40 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): | 2`200 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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