The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 41,400
€ 94,700
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo S80 3.2 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M5.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
113.7
191.1
191 in
Length
191.1 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
3666 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
10.34 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
B6324S
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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15.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.6 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
23 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
294 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
423 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
280.3 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
195.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
