BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 46 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
9.9
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 4.8 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 720 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway
910 km on highway
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Volvo S60 2013: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%).
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
16 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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).
