Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
920 km with real consumption
980 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:
470 litres
460 litres
Volvo 940 has 10 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.
