Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volvo S80 II vs BMW 745i E23: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width S80 II 61 mm2 in wider
- Height S80 II 63 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The S80 II is 6 mm0.2 in shorter, 61 mm2 in wider and 63 mm2 in taller than the 745i E23. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | S80 II | 745i E23 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,854 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,854 mm | 4,860 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,860 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,861 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,861 mm | 1,800 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,800 mm | +61 mm+2 in +3.4% |
| Height | 1,493 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,493 mm | 1,430 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,430 mm | +63 mm+2 in +4.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,835 mm | 2,795 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,795 mm | +40 mm+2 in +1.4% |
| Footprint | 9.03 m²97.2 sq ft97.2 sq ft9.03 m² | 8.75 m²94.2 sq ft94.2 sq ft8.75 m² | +0.29 m²+3.1 sq ft +3.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,786 kg3,937 lb3,937 lb1,786 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
S80 II
- Single garage
- Tight 646 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 146 mm6 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
745i E23
- Single garage
- Fits 640 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 600 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 140 mm6 in to spare in length, 350 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volvo S80 II or the BMW 745i E23?
The Volvo S80 II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S80 II is 6 mm shorter, 61 mm wider and 63 mm taller than the 745i E23. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer.
Will the Volvo S80 II and the BMW 745i E23 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volvo S80 II fits, but it is tight to get out (646 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). The BMW 745i E23 fits with room to open the doors (640 mm to spare in length, 600 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
