Volvo V90 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| 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 | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V90 engine produces 78 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 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 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 | 4.91 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 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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 16 200 | |
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