BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1390 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
1030 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)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.1 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.48 m
BMW 4 series and Volvo S60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
1749 litres
BMW 4 series has 101 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 449 litres).