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.
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.
