Volvo XC70 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 185 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.5 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 XC70 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 870 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo XC70 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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