BMW 3 series 2015 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo V60, but torque is 110 NM less than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
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 | |
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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: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 13 400 | |
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