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Background grid Volvo S80 Sedan 2006-2009 BMW 5 Sedan 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.493 m 2 
+ 2.5 cm
1 1.468 m Spec height1
+ 0.3 cm 2
+ 1 cm 2 4.851 m Spec length
1 4.841 m Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2003 - 2010
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Volvo S80 Sedan 2006 - 2009
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S80
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2006 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Volvo S80 (AS) Sedan 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 1 cm shorter and 2.5 cm lower compared to Volvo S80 (AS) Sedan 2006. It has 0.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 54% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.1 cm
Length
485.1 cm
+1
184.6 cm
Width2
186.1 cm
+1.5
203.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
210.6 cm
+7
146.8 cm
Height1
149.3 cm
+2.5
288.8 cm
+5.3
Wheelbase
283.5 cm
14.4 cm
Ground clearance3
14.7 cm
+0.3
1560 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1126 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 35500
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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