Volvo S80 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 7 NM less than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.0
Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
740 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 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:
3 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo XC60
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, 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:
4.85 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.48 m
Volvo S80 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
