Volvo S90 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 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: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S90 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 22 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.6 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 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo S90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | 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. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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