BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1240 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1130 km on highway
1010 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
