Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 42 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
500 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.
