BMW 5 series 2004 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 177 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 8 HP less power than Volvo XC70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
|
Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW 5 series and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
|
Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 5 sērija has
|
Volvo XC70 has
| |