BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 59 HP more power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V90. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V90) 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 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 16 cm longer than the Volvo V90, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V90 scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 6 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 21 000 | |
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