BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.2 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series and Volvo S60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1749 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better