BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
8.4
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
1110 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
151 mm (5.9 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
500'000 km
350'000 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:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC90
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.54 m
1.49 m
Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
575 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1650 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
