BMW 5 series 1992 vs Volvo V90 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V90. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.0 | |
|
The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | 1702 litres | |
|
Volvo V90 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 532 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 792 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 5 sērija has
|
Volvo V90 has
| |