BMW 3 series 2006 vs Volvo V50 2007

	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2008	Volvo V50 2007 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:	306 HP	230 HP
Torque:	400 NM	320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.7 seconds	6.9 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 76 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.8	8.7
Real fuel consumption:	10.7 l/100km	9.8 l/100km
	The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	640 km in combined cycle	710 km in combined cycle
	900 km on highway	960 km on highway
	580 km with real consumption	630 km with real consumption
	Volvo V50 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	4.52 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	417 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1375 litres	no data
	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 (kg):	2`155	2`000

Safety:		no data
Quality:	above average	below average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
Average price (€):	4000	3000
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	6.0/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews	Volvo V50 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage lower price
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs Volvo V50 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions