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Compare BMW 3 Series Wagon vs Volvo V50

BMW 3 Series Wagon
2019 BMW 3 Series Wagon
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$45,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volvo V50
2011 Volvo V50
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$29,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

BMW 3 Series Wagon
2016-2019 BMW 3 Series Wagon Right Side View
2016-2019 BMW 3 Series Wagon Dashboard Layout
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Volvo V50
2008-2011 Volvo V50 Wagon Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Volvo V50 Wagon Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
236 @ 1500 - 4800
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,867 lbs
3,570 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
24 MPG
City
23 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
7.8 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
363.4 miles
333.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
521.4 miles
477 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.8 in
178 in
Height
56.5 in
57.4 in
Max Width
71.3 in
69.7 in
Front Width
59.1 in
60.4 in
Rear Width
60.2 in
60.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
103.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.6 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
55.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35 in
34.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.7 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
53 ft³
44.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17.5 ft³
27.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.5 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.1 ft
34.9 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/50VR17
P205/50R17
Rear Tire
P225/50VR17
P205/50R17

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Estoril Blue Metallic, Priority 1
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mediterranean Blue Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Platinum Silver Metallic
  • Sunset Orange Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Stitching, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Off-Black, Textile/T-Tec seating surfaces
  • Umbra/Quartz, Textile/T-Tec seating surfaces

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Hi/Stitch, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Dark Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige/Dk. Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
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