BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 most of the time, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 80 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: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6000 | |
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