BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volvo V90 2016
| 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 | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1060 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) | 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V90 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 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 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1526 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 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: | 2`470 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`996 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 404 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 procentiem more than Volvo V90. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 18 400 | |
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