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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335ivsVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,624mm182in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
495L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
237g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335iVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i has 2 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 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 (F31)335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 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 (F31)335i5.5 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 2.1 L/100 km.

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 (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
741 km
460 mi
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335iVolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (F31) 335iVolvo V70 III 3.0 T6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 277 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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