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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) & Volvo C30 1.6D (109 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)
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Volvo C30 1.6D (109 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Volvo
Model: 5 Series C30
Generation: 5 Series (E60) C30
Engine / modification: 540i (306 Hp) 1.6D (109 Hp)
Production start: 2005 year 2006 year
Production end: 2007 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.2 l/100 km 5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.0 l/100 km 3.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 4.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 52 l
Power: 306 hp 109 hp
Max power in: 6300 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.2 sec 11.3 sec
Torque: 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 240 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
Model Engine: N62B40 D4164T
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 4000 cm3 1560 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 18.3
Piston Stroke: 84.1 mm 88.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87 mm 75 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4841 mm 4252 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1782 mm
Height: 1468 mm 1447 mm
Wheelbase: 2888 mm 2640 mm
Front track: 1558 mm 1548 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1582 mm 1544 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 233 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 520 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2210 kg 1780 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1655 kg 1373 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.1 m
Tire size: 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size: R17