BMW 5 series 1998 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
|
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 2125 litres | |
|
Volvo 940 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 582 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 600 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`320 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 5 sērija has
|
Volvo 940 has
| |