2011 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 530 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |