Volvo 960 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 960) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 27 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 14 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 960 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 910 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 532 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 1215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.2 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`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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