BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 480 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... 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 S60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 442 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 30 800 | |
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