BMW 6 series 2011 vs Volvo C70 2009

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BMW 6 series
2011 - 2015
Volvo C70
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo C70 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 6 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo C70 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 3.0 - 4.42.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 313 - 450 HP136 - 220 HP
Torque: 450 - 650 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 - 5.7 seconds7.6 - 11.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 11.55.9 - 9.6
BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo C70. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.89 m4.62 m
Width: 1.89 m1.84 m
Height: 1.37 m1.40 m
BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW 6 series is 28 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres404 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
350 litresno data
Volvo C70 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 104 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo C70.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`403~ 2`108
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 24 20010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 6 sērija has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
Volvo C70 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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