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BMW Serija 5 E39 or Volvo S90 I?

1995–2003 vs 1996–1998 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

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BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003 · 13 engines · Base, Edition Exclusive, Edition Sport, SESpecifications →Listings →
Volvo S90 I1996–1998 · 2 engines · Base, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003no listings
Volvo S90 I1996–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length4,775 mm–4,805 mmLength4,869 mm
Width1,800 mmWidth1,750 mm
Height1,412 mm–1,440 mmHeight1,434 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mmWheelbase2,770 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–140 mmGround clearance120 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume465 l
Curb weight1,450 kg–1,795 kgCurb weight1,620 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years1995–2003Production years1996–1998
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan
Number of engines13Number of engines2
Power100–294 kW (136–400 hp)Power132–150 kW (179–204 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–4.9Displacement (l)2.9
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 520dLowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.9
Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · M5Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.0 24v
Top speed250 km/hTop speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim20 · BaseItems in the base trim22 · Base
Items in the top trim33 · Edition ExclusiveItems in the top trim31 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric—
Velour—Velour✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers—Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Volvo S90 I?

Length: Volvo S90 I 4,869 mm, BMW Serija 5 E39 4,805 mm (a 64 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,770 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 465 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Volvo S90 I?

The most frugal BMW Serija 5 E39 uses 5.9 l/100 km (520d); the most frugal Volvo S90 I 10.5 l/100 km (2.9).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Volvo S90 I?

The strongest BMW Serija 5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (M5); the strongest Volvo S90 I 150 kW (204 hp) (3.0 24v).

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