Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
231 HP
304 HP
Torque:
500 NM
441 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7 seconds
6.9 seconds
BMW 5 series engine produces 73 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 59 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
10.2
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel.
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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
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
