Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335ivsVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008
VS

Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335iVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,375L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335iVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335iVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i has 6 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i5.9 s
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335iVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
-
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i

  • Has 6 hp more

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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