The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 59,400

€ 63,200

€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 Volvo S80 V8 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
3948 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
6.95 %

General
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
B8444S
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.69 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
365 mi
Range
651 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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