BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
8.1
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1470 km on highway
1340 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Volvo S60 is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
