BMW 5 series 2004 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 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 | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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