BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V50) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 29 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V50 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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