BMW 5 series 1998 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1525 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 218 litres). | |||
| 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`310 | 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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