BMW 3 series engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V50.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 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 V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
960 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
630 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)
BMW 3 sērija 2008 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 2008 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
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 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
