Volvo 850 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 56 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 55 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2200 | |
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