BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
920 km with real consumption
980 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:
4.84 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.49 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 13 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
BMW 5 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
