BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V60. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6800 | |
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