BMW 3 Series Vs Volvo S60 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 41.7 Lakh

₹ 45.9 Lakh

Overview

BMW 3 Series Vs Volvo S60 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs S60 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs S60 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 48.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, Volvo S60 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 45.9 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	Volvo S60
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 45.9 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Volvo
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	27.03 Km/l
Power	255 bhp	187 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	1969 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

3 Series Vs S60 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Km/l. The Volvo S60 base Petrol returns 27 Km/l.

3 Series Vs S60 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Volvo S60 comes in 187 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	Four-cylinder Direct Injection Turbo Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	1969 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	187 bhp@5000 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	300 Nm@1600-4000 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4635 mm
Width	1811 mm	1899 mm
Height	1429 mm	1484 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2776 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	136 mm
Boot Space	480 L	380 L
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	1605 Kg
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	2060 Kg
Front Track	1544 mm	1588 mm
Rear Track	1583 mm	1585 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	5.65 m
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	235/40 R18
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	235/40 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Multi-Link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	27.03 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	67.5

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	7.2 seconds
Max Speed	250	230

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Lateral Parking		-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit		-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Emergency Spare Wheel		-
Heat Protection Glazing		-
ISOFIX		-
Launch Control Function		-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Projector
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay		-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system		-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

BMW 3 Series India First Drive Review

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Aug 21, 2019 11:24 AM
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Apr 14, 2017 04:52 PM
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