BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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