BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1431 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 19 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 79 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`255 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 22 600 | |
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