BMW 3 series 2006 vs Volvo V70 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| 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): | 9.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 14.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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