BMW 3 series 2013 vs Volvo V60 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.6 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1241 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`135 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 9000 | |
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