Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
7.6
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.3 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 S60 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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.
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
