BMW 5 series 1992 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 300 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 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Volvo 850 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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