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BMW 328 vs. Volvo S80 Review

How the BMW 328 stacks up against the Volvo S80 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 BMW 328
Price Range: $32,850 - $44,550
2010 Volvo S80
Price Range: $39,200 - $51,850
BMW 328 vs. Volvo S80 Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the BMW and the Volvo S80 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW 3 Series's engine is significantly bigger than the Volvo S80's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The 3 Series has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Volvo.

Utility
The Volvo S80 is a better choice than the BMW 3 Series as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or pets. The BMW and the S80 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Volvo S80 outpulls the BMW 3 Series by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll indubitably take the BMW 3 Series for a fill-up approximately as often as the Volvo S80.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the S80 offers a bit more head room than the BMW, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Volvo S80 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the BMW 3 Series, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Volvo S80 is a little more ponderous than the 3 Series. The BMW 3 Series's tank is about the same size as the Volvo S80's, though the Volvo S80's is a bit more capacious. The BMW 3 Series and the S80 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the BMW 3 Series is somewhat more economical than the Volvo S80. As far as MSRP, the Volvo costs about as much as the 3 Series (though the 3 Series is a tad cheaper). As far as out-the-door price, the BMW 3 Series costs roughly as much as the Volvo S80 (though the Volvo S80 is a little cheaper).

Overview
The Volvo S80 and the BMW 3 Series have the same basic warranty.

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