Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
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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: | 2`110 kg | 2`235 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 610 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 10 000 | |
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