BMW 3 series 2005 vs Volvo V50 2007

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Volvo V50
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.4 Diesel

Performance

Power: 163 HP180 HP
Torque: 340 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds8.5 seconds
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): 5.97.0
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km7.4 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.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1090 km on highway
930 km with real consumption810 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)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.52 m
Width: 1.82 m1.77 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 m
BMW 3 series and Volvo V50 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres417 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1385 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0452`020
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
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.
Average price (€): 34003000
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 6.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo V50 has
  • more power
  • lower price
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