2016 BMW 5-Series vs 2016 Volvo S80

2016 BMW 5-Series

2016 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	23	34	$46,685	$50,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	22	34	$48,800	$52,500
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD	26	38	$53,260	$57,350
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD	26	37	$55,380	$59,650
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	20	31	$51,880	$55,850
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,000	$58,150
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	17	25	$61,495	$66,300
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD	16	25	$63,610	$68,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD	23	30	$57,630	$62,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD	19	28	$56,530	$60,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	18	26	$58,645	$63,200
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	16	24	$67,200	$72,500
M5 4-Door Sedan	14	20	$87,070	$94,100

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4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E	25	37	$40,843	$43,450
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E Platinum	25	37	$45,473	$48,375

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,685

$40,843

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,200

$43,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$837 / month

$724 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW M5 is the king of the 5-Series mountain, which isn't a bad place to be. It just may not be king of the sports sedan mountain anymore.

The 2016 Volvo S80 makes safety and comfort the priority; it's a better long-distance than tight-corner performer.

TCC Likes

All that power is intoxicating
Automatic is sharp and fun on track
Bright, open interior for front passengers

Elegant interior
Excellent safety features
Comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear quarters
Safety package isn't a stand-alone option
It drives as heavy as it is

Staid looks
Feels heavy
Small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.9

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

73.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

193.4

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

116.9

111.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Liftover Height (in)

21.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P235/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P235/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3814

3719

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

240 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Volvo S80

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.5 (Est)

6.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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