BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1020 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 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 litres
471 litres
BMW 5 series has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
9.9 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.
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
