BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
9.9
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
67 litres
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:
330'000 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 S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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.
BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine
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:
480 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
1749 litres
BMW 4 series has 100 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).
