Volvo V90 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V90 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.5 | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 V90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 14 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V90 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 142 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.3 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`100 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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