Volvo V70 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	Volvo V70 2007 - 2011	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.4 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:	215 HP	197 HP
Torque:	441 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.8 seconds	8.1 seconds
	Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 41 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):	4.8	6.9
	The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1450 km in combined cycle	1010 km in combined cycle
	1660 km on highway	1250 km on highway
	Volvo V70 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)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:	150 mm (5.9 inches)	143 mm (5.6 inches)
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1650 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	11.9 meters
	The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg):	2`310	2`350

Safety:		no data
Quality:	above average	above average
	Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€):	4600	6200
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo V70 has more power lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot fewer faults lower price	BMW 5 sērija has has 4x4 drive
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Volvo V70 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions