Volvo S70 1997 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: | 7.8 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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 5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | 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: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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