BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.5 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 575 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 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`160 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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