BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volvo V60 Cross Country 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
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: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
BMW 5 series and Volvo V60 Cross Country have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 Cross Country 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: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 V60 Cross Country engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, 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 V60 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.96 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 18 cm longer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 529 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1441 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 31 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 259 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V60 Cross Country, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 1`865 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 43 600 | no data | |
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