Volvo S80 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| 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 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 900 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 | |
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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`200 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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