BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volvo S60 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1860 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | |
| 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 4 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | 1749 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 101 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 449 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 11 000 | |
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