BMW 4 series 2017 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) 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 4 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 442 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 38 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: | 11.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo S60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 38 600 | 29 600 | |
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