Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 180 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 65 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 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`020 | 2`220 | |
| 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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