BMW 5 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1400 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
880 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.54 m
BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
