BMW 5 series 2004 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 38 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.8 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 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 2004 2.5 engine | |||
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`275 | 2`310 | |
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| 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 (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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