BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo S90 2015
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo S90 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 6 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 340 HP | 150 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 680 NM | 300 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 7.9 seconds | 5.1 - 9.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.5 | 1.9 - 7.6 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S90. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 152 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 13 cm longer than the Volvo S90, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 250 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 237.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S90, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`494 | ~ 2`393 | |
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| Volvo S90 scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 6 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo S90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 25 000 | |
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