BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
600 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series and Volvo V50 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
326 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 134 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.
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.
