2010 BMW 5-Series vs 2010 Volvo S80

2010 BMW 5-Series

2010 Volvo S80

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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD	18	28	$42,275	$45,950
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	17	25	$44,390	$48,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	17	26	$47,150	$51,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	16	25	$49,265	$53,550
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	15	22	$55,750	$60,600
5 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 535i xDrive AWD	16	23	$51,475	$55,950
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	15	22	$60,905	$66,200
M5 4-Door Sedan	11	17	$78,845	$85,700

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4-Door Sedan I6 FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 FWD	18	27	$36,848	$39,200
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 FWD w/Moonroof	18	27	$36,848	$39,200
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 Turbo AWD	16	24	$40,373	$42,950
S80 4-Door Sedan V8 AWD	15	22	$47,893	$50,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,275

$36,848

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,950

$39,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$766 / month

$653 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2010 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals-without giving up any comfort.

Safety and comfort—and advanced tech features—never get short shrift in the 2010 Volvo S80, but not even a V-8 and all-wheel drive makes it a serious sport sedan.

TCC Likes

Smooth, responsive engines
Crisp, responsive handling
Variety of useful technology options

Emphasis on safety
Excellent seats
Rip-roaring available V-8

TCC Dislikes

Complexity of iDrive system
Disappointing crash-test performance
Ridiculously high sticker price when extensively optioned

Not much steering feel
Disappointing fuel economy
Stark, love-it-or-hate-it interior

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

57.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.0

35.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

191.0

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

113.7

111.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

73.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.0

14.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4 Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.7

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.7

Steering Type

Servotronic Variable Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

495

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

3761

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

235 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas I6

Fuel System

EFI

MPFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.57

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.46

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.32

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Volvo S80

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Integral

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Pivot

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut-Type

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

8.9

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