BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 86 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2010: 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 higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. Volvo S60 2010: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 380 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo S60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7400 | |
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