BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 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`060 | 2`070 | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
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