BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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 Volvo V70 (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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