BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volvo S40 2007
| 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: | 272 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Volvo S40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
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