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 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
9.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.8 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 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50.
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 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
326 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1375 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
