BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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4.0
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
950 km with real consumption
1210 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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 most of the time, 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:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
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
1500 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.
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
