Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic and Volvo S70 2.5 20V Turbo

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic and Volvo S70 2.5 20V Turbo [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo S70 2.5 20V Turbo ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
ModelS703 Series
GenerationS703 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification2.5 20V Turbo325 td Automatic
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19961991
Production to (year)20001998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)225194
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.813
City consumption (l/100km)15.512
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.26.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)-8.4
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Diesel
Max. power (hp)193115
Max. torque (Nm)270222
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4352,498
Compression ratio922
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,1004,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8380
Piston stroke (mm)9082.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlDohcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7065
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/50 R16
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,433
Width (mm)1,7601,698
Height (mm)1,4001,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,6602,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4601,410
Gross weight (kg)1,9101,795
Minimum boot space (l)470435
Front track (mm)1,5201,418
Rear track (mm)1,4701,431
Ride height (mm)-130



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