BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
14.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
BMW 3 sērija 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.54 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 14 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
