Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1740 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1230 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 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 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 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`030 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 600 | |
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