BMW 5 series 1992 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 192 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 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: | 4.72 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 940, 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 |
910 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 532 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1215 litres). | |||
| 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 940, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo 940 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 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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