BMW 3 series 2005 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 850 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 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1385 litres | 1307 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`045 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`456 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 394 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Volvo V50. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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