Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 254 HP | 252 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
Volvo S60 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
670 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.76 m | 4.96 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
Volvo S60 is smaller. Volvo S60 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 530 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 88 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`305 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 30 800 | 48 400 | |
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