BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series and Volvo V60 have the same engine power, but BMW 6 series torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V60. BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 V60) 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.2 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`380 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 27 200 | 22 400 | |
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