BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 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: | 204 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 90 NM more than Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.6 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 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 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): | 2`055 | 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 (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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