BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 258 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
|
BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 9 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
|
By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 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 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | 11.3 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 6 sērija has
|
Volvo V60 has
| |