BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
10.1
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
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
470 litres
BMW 5 series has 10 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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better.