BMW 5 series 2000 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 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: | 193 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 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 2000 2.9 engine Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
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`345 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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