BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 39 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 37 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.7 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 940 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 940 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 m
Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
460 litres
Volvo 940 has 11 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
