Volvo 760 (1982 – 1990) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1981 – 1988): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 182 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,305 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Volvo 760 is 160 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
Volvo
760
1982 – 1990
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1981 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1990 | 1981 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 10 | 21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 182 hp | 90 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 260 Nm | 135 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.0 s | 7.2 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 164 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 11.8 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 – 1,384 kg | 1,160 – 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.