Volvo S80 engine produces 8 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.2
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1400 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
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
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
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.
