BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.56 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 7 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. 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 Volvo XC70 (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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