BMW 3 series engine produces 56 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V60. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
8.2
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1070 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
430 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better
