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BMW Serija 3 E46 or Volvo S60 I?

1998–2005 vs 2000–2009 · Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan

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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005 · 14 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Volvo S60 I2000–2009 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005no listings
Volvo S60 I2000–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length4,265 mm–4,478 mmLength4,576 mm
Width1,739 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,804 mm
Height1,409 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,428 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mmWheelbase2,715 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance137 mm
Trunk volume310 l–440 lTrunk volume424 l
Curb weight1,270 kg–1,625 kgCurb weight1,424 kg–1,481 kg
Fuel tank63 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years1998–2005Production years2000–2009
Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeSedan
Number of engines14Number of engines4
Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)Power96–132 kW (131–179 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 320dLowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 2.4D
Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 330iBest 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.0T
Top speed250 km/hTop speed225 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kinetic
Items in the base trim18 · BaseItems in the base trim30 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim33 · M SportItems in the top trim37 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Volvo S60 I?

Length: Volvo S60 I 4,576 mm, BMW Serija 3 E46 4,478 mm (a 98 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,715 vs 2,725 mm. Boot: 424 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Volvo S60 I?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E46 uses 5.5 l/100 km (320d); the most frugal Volvo S60 I 6.4 l/100 km (2.4D).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Volvo S60 I?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E46 makes 170 kW (231 hp) (330i); the strongest Volvo S60 I 132 kW (179 hp) (2.0T).

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