BMW 5 series 2019 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 136 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 2.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.66 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1432 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 95 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. 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: | 12.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 25 000 | |
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