BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1270 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.54 m
BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
