Volvo S90 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 92 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 0.6 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 S90 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 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 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo S90 has 20 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 238 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`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 17 000 | |
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