Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsBMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000
VS

BMW 5 Series (E39)

535i V8

245 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Power
250hp186kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
345Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
470L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboBMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8PowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V85,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo has 5 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
345 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboBMW5 Series (E39)535i V8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 137 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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