BMW 5 series 1998 vs Volvo 940 1990

 
BMW 5 series
1998 - 2000
Volvo 940
1990 - 1996
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.9 Diesel2.4 Diesel

Performance

Power: 184 HP122 HP
Torque: 390 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds11.5 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.37.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km8.2 l/100km
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
800 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption
Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.87 m
Width: 1.80 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.41 m
BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres470 litres
BMW 5 series has 10 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): 2`1251`945
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better
Average price (€): 22001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
Volvo 940 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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