BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo V60 2018
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| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo V60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 6 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volvo V60 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 340 HP | 150 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 680 NM | 320 - 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 7.9 seconds | 4.6 - 9.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.5 | 2.1 - 7.6 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V60. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 33 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 litres | 1441 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 81 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 359 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`494 kg | ~ 2`406 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`819 kg | ~ 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 675 kg | ~ 411 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem more than Volvo V60. Therefore, BMW 6 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 22 600 | |
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