Volvo S80 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1400 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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