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BMW Serija 8 E31 or Volvo C70 I?

1989–1999 vs 1997–2005 · Coupe vs Convertible/Coupe

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BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999 · 7 engines · Base, Individual, Sport, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →
Volvo C70 I1997–2005 · 3 engines · Comfort, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999no listings
Volvo C70 I1997–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,780 mmLength4,720 mm
Width1,855 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,340 mmHeight1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,684 mmWheelbase2,664 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume320 lTrunk volume240 l–393 l
Curb weight1,790 kg–1,900 kgCurb weight1,470 kg–1,570 kg
Fuel tank90 lFuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years1989–1999Production years1997–2005
Body typeCoupeBody typeConvertible, Coupe
Number of engines7Number of engines3
Power210–280 kW (286–381 hp)Power120–176 kW (163–239 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–5.6Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption12.4 l/100 km · 840CiLowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.0T
Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 850CSi 5.6Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · T5
Top speed250 km/hTop speed245 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Comfort
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim26 · Comfort
Items in the top trim28 · IndividualItems in the top trim31 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Velour—Velour✓
Leather✓Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats—
4 Seats—4 Seats✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers✓Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Volvo C70 I?

Length: BMW Serija 8 E31 4,780 mm, Volvo C70 I 4,720 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,684 vs 2,664 mm. Boot: 320 vs 393 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Volvo C70 I?

The most frugal BMW Serija 8 E31 uses 12.4 l/100 km (840Ci); the most frugal Volvo C70 I 9.3 l/100 km (2.0T).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Volvo C70 I?

The strongest BMW Serija 8 E31 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (850CSi 5.6); the strongest Volvo C70 I 176 kW (239 hp) (T5).

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