BMW 335i xDrive vs Volvo S80
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Volvo S80
Overview
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 335i xDrive | T5 Drive-E |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,750 | $43,450 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 240 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,900 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 900 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lbs | 3,719 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.6 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 191.1 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 73.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 335i xDrive335i xDrive | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 335i xDrive | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335i xDrive $45,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 Drive-E $43,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | T5 Drive-E Platinum $48,375 MSRP |
BMW 335i xDrive vs Volvo S80 FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 BMW 335i xDrive vs 2016 Volvo S80 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Volvo S80 starts lower at $43,450.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- The 2016 Volvo S80 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,450).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- The 2016 Volvo S80 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- The 2015 BMW 335i xDrive leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 BMW 335i xDrive or 2016 Volvo S80?
- The 2016 Volvo S80 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,900).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 BMW 335i xDrive vs 2016 Volvo S80?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW 335i xDrive (5/5 NHTSA overall).