BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 4 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway
860 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 m
Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
460 litres
Volvo 940 has 11 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
