BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 265 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 145 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 340 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 72 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 275 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 11 600 | |
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