BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 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: | 192 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 260 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 164 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 734 litres). | |||
| 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`020 | 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 (€): | 5800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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