Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010

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Volvo S60
2010 - 2013
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S60 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo S60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.02.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 115 - 304 HP184 - 408 HP
Torque: 240 - 440 NM270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 10.9 seconds4.7 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 - 9.94.5 - 11.0
Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volvo S60 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.90 m
Width: 1.87 m1.86 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Volvo S60 is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Volvo S60 has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo S60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`089~ 2`305
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 740012 400
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
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