BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.2 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 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 380 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo S60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 7400 | |
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