Volvo XC70 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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`400 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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