Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3 Series

When you're fortunate enough to be contemplating luxury sedans, you'll quickly find that you have ample choices in the greater Toledo area. However, if you want to restrict your search to two of the class leaders, you'll want to see how the Volvo S60 and BMW 3 Series fare in a head-to-head matchup. Fortunately, it happens that we did that work for you -- and the results are in. Let's see how things turned out.

Performance

While the standard engine in the base 3 Series does deliver slightly more horsepower than is made by introductory T5 four-cylinder found in the Volvo S60, the S60 boasts a larger available engine lineup. Plus, the Volvo S60 offers an innovative T8 plug-in hybrid engine option that not only outperforms the highest output engine available for the BMW, but also delivers the forward-thinking engineering that you want from a premium automaker.

Technology

Having easy access to entertainment, navigation, and contacts is essential for today's commutes, which makes the fact that the Volvo S60 comes with the convenience of Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity as a standard feature all the nicer. Sadly, you'll need to pay a pretty penny to either add Apple CarPlay™ to the base BMW 3 Series, or jump up in trim levels -- which can cost even more.

Understandably, both sedans deliver the safety features you want. The S60, though, is a Volvo -- which means it's loaded with the state-of-the-art safety touches that stand out in a competitive class -- like available Active Bending Lights, which make nighttime driving easier and aren't offered at all for the 3 Series.

Interior Comfort

These sedans are similar in exterior size, so it only stands to reason that their interior passenger room is also quite alike. When it comes to design and materials, though, the Volvo S60 has been redesigned more recently than the 3 Series -- and it shows in terms of quality and features, as the S60 exudes an elegance that's lacking in the BMW.

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Now that you've learned how the S60 delivers better value, don't you think it's time you made the trip south from Sylvania, Holland, and Maumee to check it out in person? We look forward to showcasing this exciting sedan for you soon.