BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 272 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 52 HP more power than Volvo C70, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Volvo C70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 404 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo C70 (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 5000 | |
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