Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E60) 523i and Volvo 940 (944) 2.3i Turbo

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E60) 523i and Volvo 940 (944) 2.3i Turbo [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E60) 523i ×
Volvo 940 (944) 2.3i Turbo ×
General
MakeBMWVolvo
Model5 Series940
Generation5 Series (E60)940 (944)
Modification523i2.3i Turbo
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.volvocars.com/intl
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20051990
Production to (year)20071998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)235210
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.59.1
City consumption (l/100km)12.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.4-
Combined consumption (l/100km)-9.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)177165
Max. torque (Nm)230264
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,316
Compression ratio118.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,450
Cylinder bore (mm)8296
Piston stroke (mm)78.880
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)7075
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15 V
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8414,871
Width (mm)1,8461,750
Height (mm)1,4681,411
Wheelbase (mm)2,8882,770
Kerb weight (kg)1,4751,385
Gross weight (kg)2,0101,905
Minimum boot space (l)520471
Front track (mm)1,5581,470
Rear track (mm)1,5821,460



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