Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`200 | 2`320 | |
| 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 | 12 400 | |
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