Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 104 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 4 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) 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 4 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 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 12 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo S60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 37 200 | |
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