BMW 5 series 1992 vs Volvo 940 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
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`110 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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