BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo V70 2007

	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2010	Volvo V70 2007 - 2011
Body:	Coupe	Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	3.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	218 HP	304 HP
Torque:	270 NM	441 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.1 seconds	6.9 seconds
	Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 86 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 171 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.4	10.2
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	820 km in combined cycle	680 km in combined cycle
	1030 km on highway	930 km on highway
	BMW 3 series 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:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Ground clearance:	143 mm (5.6 inches)	150 mm (5.9 inches)
BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.86 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.54 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	575 litres
	Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:	no data	11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`940	2`410

Safety:	no data
Quality:	average	above average
	Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	7200	4200
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage	Volvo V70 has more power has 4x4 drive roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo V70 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions