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Background grid Volvo V60 Estate 2018-present BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018
Spec height1 1.427 m 2
1 1.429 m Spec height1
 + 0.2 cm
1 + 1.2 cm
+ 3.9 cm 2 1.85 m Spec width2
1 1.811 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volvo V60 Estate 2018 - present
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Volvo
V60
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2018 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 vs. Volvo V60 (Z) Estate 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 is 3.9 cm narrower and 0.2 cm higher compared to Volvo V60 (Z) Estate 2018. It has 1.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
462.4 cm
Length
476.1 cm
+13.7
181.1 cm
Width2
185 cm
+3.9
203.1 cm
Width incl. mirrors
204 cm
+0.9
142.9 cm
+0.2
Height1
142.7 cm
281 cm
Wheelbase
287.2 cm
+6.2
14 cm
+1.2
Ground clearance3
12.8 cm
1525 kg
Weight4,6
1695 kg
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
495 l
Cargo volume EU4
529 l
+7%
1500 l
+5%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1441 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31400
Price EU7
€ 38100
+22%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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