Volvo V90 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| 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 | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V90 engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V90 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, 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: | 4.94 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V90 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 33 400 | |
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