Volvo S90 2015 vs BMW 7 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Volvo S90) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (BMW 7 series) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 80 NM more than BMW 7 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 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S90 is smaller. Volvo S90 is 14 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 420 litres | |
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Volvo S90 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S90 has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 250 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 237.7 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 38 800 | |
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