2018 BMW 3-Series vs 2018 Volvo S60

2018 BMW 3-Series

2018 Volvo S60

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320i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 320i Sedan	24	35	$32,955	$34,900
3 Series 320i Sedan South Africa	24	35	$32,955	$34,900
3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan	23	34	$34,815	$36,900
3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan South Africa	23	34	$34,815	$36,900
3 Series 328d Sedan	31	43	$39,330	$41,750
3 Series 328d xDrive Sedan	30	40	$41,190	$43,750
3 Series 328d xDrive Sports Wagon	30	40	$43,420	$46,150
3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$42,910	$45,600
3 Series 330i Sedan	24	34	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan South Africa	24	34	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,395	$45,050
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan South Africa	23	33	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,025	$44,650
3 Series 340i Sedan	21	32	$46,025	$48,950
3 Series 340i Sedan South Africa	21	32	$46,025	$48,950
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$47,835	$50,900
3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan	21	31	$47,885	$50,950
3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan South Africa	21	31	$47,885	$50,950
M3 CS Sedan	16	22	$91,875	$98,250
M3 Sedan	17	25	$62,345	$66,500

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Polestar AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Polestar AWD	20	27	$56,400	$60,000
S60 T5 AWD Dynamic	22	33	$33,934	$36,100
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	33	$36,613	$38,950
S60 T5 AWD Inscription Platinum	22	33	$40,561	$43,150
S60 T5 FWD Dynamic	25	36	$32,054	$34,100
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	25	36	$34,733	$36,950
S60 T5 FWD Inscription Platinum	25	36	$38,681	$41,150
S60 T6 AWD R-Design Platinum	22	32	$44,697	$47,550
S60 Cross Country T5 AWD	22	30	$41,689	$44,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,955

$56,400

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,900

$60,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$582 / month

$1000 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW 3-Series makes its strongest case in performance for luxury compact buyers’ attentions.

The 2018 Volvo S60 is a pleasant car, but rivals and even the rest of Volvo’s lineup have left it in the dust.

TCC Likes

Classic look
Wide number of powertrains
Plenty of body styles (wagon!)

Great safety scores
Broad lineup
Strong acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive, almost unnecessarily
Dated interior
Spartan base model

Bland, dated styling
Old-school infotainment
Even at its best, not all that fun

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

33.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Liftover Height (in)

25.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/35YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3295

3862

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

20 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

210

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1250

347 @ 3100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5000

362 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

8.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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