BMW 5 series 2005 vs Volvo XC70 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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 XC70) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 100 NM more than Volvo XC70. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 11.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Volvo S80, 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW 5 series and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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`350 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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