BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1130 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series and Volvo V50 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
417 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
