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2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60

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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan Diesel and S60?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, and starting price. First of all, the 2016 Volvo S60 has a more powerful engine than the 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel, and it gets 8.7 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $5,700 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 3 Series Sedan Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2016 S60. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,850
$34,150
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
6.0 sec
City MPG
City MPG
31 MPG
23 - 26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
42 MPG
32 - 37 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
35 MPG
27 - 30 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
82.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
73.4 in
Length
Length
182.4 in
182.5 - 185.6 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
58.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
109.3 - 112.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.3 ft2
93 - 94.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
38.6 - 39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
57.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.6 - 38.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
33.5 - 36.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.2 in

Costs

2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel

2016 Volvo S60

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300 - $2,350
$1,900 - $2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Front Left Comparison2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Front Left Comparison
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2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Dashboard Comparison2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Dashboard Comparison
2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Side Comparison2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo S60 - Side Comparison
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