BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 20 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 442 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 88 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`285 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`686 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 554 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 26 600 | |
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