BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volvo S60 2010
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 68 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
1480 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
1080 km with real consumption | 1040 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: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`090 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | average | |
Volvo S60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo S60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7400 | |
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