Volvo S70 1999 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 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 S70 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo C70 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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