Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 249 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower 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 | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 320'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 | |
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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 (€): | 30 200 | 46 800 | |
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