Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i Automatic and Volvo V50 2.4i MT

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i Automatic and Volvo V50 2.4i MT [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo V50 2.4i MT ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 325i Automatic ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
ModelV503 Series
GenerationV503 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification2.4i MT325i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors54
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Sedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20042001
Production to (year)20092005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)-237
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.38.3
City consumption (l/100km)12.413.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.67.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.59.5
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170192
Max. torque (Nm)230245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder-4
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4352,494
Compression ratio-10.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,900
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,4004,200
Cylinder bore (mm)-84
Piston stroke (mm)8375
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspension-The depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspension-Helical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakes-Ventilated discs
Rear brakes-Ventilated discs
Tires size-
  • 195/65 R15
Turning radius (m)11.1-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5224,470
Width (mm)1,8451,740
Height (mm)1,4571,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,6402,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4831,410
Gross weight (kg)1,9601,910
Minimum boot space (l)417410
Front track (mm)1,5351,480
Rear track (mm)1,5311,495



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate