BMW Serija 3 G20 or Volvo S60 III?

2019–present vs 2019–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Serija 3 G20 4,713 mm, S60 III 4,761 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 G20 500 l, S60 III 442 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 G20 1.5 l/100 km, S60 III 2 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 G20 110–275 kW, S60 III 140–287 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 G20 26 items (Base), S60 III 36 items (Momentum).
On Autodrom: Serija 3 G20 from €24,200 (2 listings); no S60 III is listed right now.

BMW Serija 3 G202019–present · 15 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury LineSpecifications →2 listings from €24,200 →

Volvo S60 III2019–present · 4 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 G202019–present2 listings · from €24,200	Volvo S60 III2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,709 mm–4,713 mm	Length4,761 mm
Width	Width1,827 mm	Width1,850 mm
Height	Height1,435 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,437 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,851 mm	Wheelbase2,872 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–141 mm	Ground clearance141 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume375 l–500 l	Trunk volume390 l–442 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,480 kg–1,860 kg	Curb weight1,622 kg–1,970 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–59 l	Fuel tank50 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines15	Number of engines4
Power	Power110–275 kW (150–374 hp)	Power140–287 kW (190–390 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 320e	Lowest consumption2 l/100 km · T8 Recharge
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · M340i xDrive	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · T8 Recharge
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · M Sport	Items in the top trim37 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior0 · 1
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 14
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€24,200	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€38,475	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Volvo S60 III?

Length: Volvo S60 III 4,761 mm, BMW Serija 3 G20 4,713 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,872 vs 2,851 mm. Boot: 442 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Volvo S60 III?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 G20 uses 1.5 l/100 km (320e); the most frugal Volvo S60 III 2 l/100 km (T8 Recharge).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Volvo S60 III?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 G20 makes 275 kW (374 hp) (M340i xDrive); the strongest Volvo S60 III 287 kW (390 hp) (T8 Recharge).

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