BMW 5 series 1989 vs Volvo 940 1990

 
BMW 5 series
1989 - 1994
Volvo 940
1990 - 1994
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 113 HP112 HP
Torque: 162 NM158 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds13 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.69.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km9.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway1020 km on highway
870 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.87 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.41 m
BMW 5 series is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres471 litres
BMW 5 series has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940.
Turning diameter: 11 meters9.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`865
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Volvo 940 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 44002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Volvo 940 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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