BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 90 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Volvo S60, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1034 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 491 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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