BMW 5 series 1992 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
|
Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2125 litres | |
|
Volvo 960 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 532 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 5 sērija has
|
Volvo 960 has
| |