Volvo 850 1996 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 850) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 5 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 78 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 6.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 975 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 910 litres | |
| Volvo 850 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 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 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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