Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1620 km in combined cycle
1140 km in combined cycle
1700 km on highway
1450 km on highway
970 km with real consumption
1090 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.54 m
1.49 m
Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
575 litres
500 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
