BMW 5 series 2017 vs Volvo V90 2016
| 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: | 252 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 153 mm (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: | 320'000 km | 360'000 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Volvo V90 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1526 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 174 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V90 scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 5 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 23 400 | |
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