Volvo V90 2016 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 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 | 280'000 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 V90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 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 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V90 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.7 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`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 15 200 | |
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