BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.5
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1560 km on highway
1220 km on highway
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.
