The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 63,200
€ 59,400
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 V8.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3948 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
6.95 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
