BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volvo 940.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.8
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Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
60 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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2125 litres
Volvo 940 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 532 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940.
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.
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.