BMW 3 series 2006 vs Volvo V70 2007

	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2010	Volvo V70 2007 - 2011
Body:	Coupe	Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	3.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	306 HP	304 HP
Torque:	400 NM	441 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.7 seconds	6.9 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 41 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.2	10.2
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	680 km in combined cycle	680 km in combined cycle
	910 km on highway	930 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.86 m
Height:	1.38 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 16 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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`020	2`410

Safety:	no data
Quality:	average	above average
	Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	7200	4200
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more dynamic lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability	Volvo V70 has has 4x4 drive roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs Volvo V70 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions