BMW 3 series 2000 vs Volvo S60 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 1998: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. Volvo S60 2000: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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