2022 BMW 3-Series vs 2021 Volvo S60

2022 BMW 3-Series

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2021 Volvo S60

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330e Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
3 Series M340i Sedan	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
M3 Competition Sedan	16	23	$68,390	$73,000
M3 Competition xDrive Sedan	16	22	$72,205	$77,100
M3 Sedan	16	23	$65,695	$70,100

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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	N/A	N/A	$60,912	$64,800
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression	N/A	N/A	$44,791	$47,650
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 AWD Momentum	22	33	$38,775	$41,250
S60 T5 AWD R-Design	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	23	34	$36,613	$38,950
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$45,120	$48,000
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$39,715	$42,250
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$45,120	$48,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,445

$47,611

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,950

$50,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$716 / month

$844 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 3-Series nails the sport-sedan triathlon with eye-flattening acceleration, hair-bending grip, and a lavish tech-laden cabin.

The 2021 Volvo S60 puts power in balance with grace.

TCC Likes

Spectacular engines
Ride/handling balance
Quality interior

Potent turbo engine range
First-class seats
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

Mega-versions get mega-pricey
No manual, except in M3
Acquired-taste nostrils

Cramped rear seat
Small trunk
Polestar Engineered is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

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Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

37.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

11.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4039

4447

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

400 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric I-4

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.08

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Emissions

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

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

2022 BMW 3-Series

2022 BMW 3-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $539 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2021 Volvo S60

2022 Volvo S60 stocked to meet demand
Lease: From $365/mo
Rebates: Up to $2,250 off
Finance: From 0.99% APR

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