BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volvo V60 Cross Country 2018

 
BMW 5 series
2020 -
Volvo V60 Cross Country
2018 - 2020
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 252 HP249 HP
Torque: 350 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds6.8 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Volvo V60 Cross Country, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data11.3
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres60 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)210 mm (8.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 Cross Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 Cross Country engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.96 m4.78 m
Width: 1.87 m1.85 m
Height: 1.50 m1.50 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW 5 series is 18 cm longer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 560 litres529 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1700 litres1441 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 5 series has 31 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 259 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.4 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V60 Cross Country, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4901`865
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 39 200no data
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • roomier boot
Volvo V60 Cross Country has
  • timing belt engine
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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