BMW 3 series engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 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.
BMW 3 series and Volvo V50 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
417 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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.
Gross weight:
2`045 kg
2`020 kg
Net weight:
1`510 kg
1`536 kg
Load capacity:
535 kg
484 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Volvo V50. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
