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Volvo S80 (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2011 Volvo S80 and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Volvo S80 BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5600
325 lb-ft@2100
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.6 in 116.9 in -5.3 in
Length 191.0 in 193.1 in -2.1 in
Width 73.3 in 73.2 in 0.1 in
Height 58.8 in 57.6 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 4041 lb. 4519 lb. -478 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.5 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 58.3 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.4 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.3 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 56.2 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 36.1 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 18.4 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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