Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 32 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2010: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`220 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`711 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 509 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5200 | |
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