BMW 5 series 1998 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo 960) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 157 NM more than Volvo 960. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 582 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 600 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3200 | |
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