BMW 5 series 2005 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 258 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 |
1650 litres | 1641 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 9 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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