Volvo S90 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 235 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S90 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Volvo S90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 250 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 237.95 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo S90 scores higher in safety tests, but BMW 5 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo S90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 32 600 | |
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