BMW 5 series 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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`290 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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