Volvo 960 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 157 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.7 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 582 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 600 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`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5200 | |
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