Volvo C70 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 106 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C70 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volvo C70 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo C70 is 24 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volvo C70 has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 12 200 | |
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