Volvo 960 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 960 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 960 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 960 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 960 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 532 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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