BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
12.3 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 4.5 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 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
860 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
150 mm (5.9 inches)
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
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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.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
