Why Choose the 2022 Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3 Series

The 2022 Volvo S60 and BMW 3 Series are two small luxury cars vying for the same market. These two exceptionally equipped luxury cars are available with a few powertrain choices. While the BMW 3 Series is known for sporty performance, the Volvo S60 delivers more horsepower, especially with the plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Volvo outperforms the BMW 3-Series in a handful of other categories, especially when it comes to standard safety features.

The sales team at Volvo Cars Shreveport can introduce you to the S60 and show you why it’s time to pay attention to the Volvo lineup.

Similar Engine Options Shows Volvo Leading the Way

The 2022 Volvo S60 comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder mild-hybrid engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Buyers can choose their S60 with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The EPA-estimated fuel ratings with this engine are 26/35 MPG. The all-wheel drive models get an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26/33 MPG.

The automaker also offers the S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid with 405 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. Volvo also offers the fuel-efficient Polestar Engineered trim with 415 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time of 4.1 seconds. The PHEV has an all-electric range of 22 miles and an EPA-estimated combined fuel rating of 69 MPGe.

The BMW 3-Series also has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that delivers 255 horsepower. Buyers can upgrade the engine by choosing M performance-tuned models. The M340i has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 382 horsepower. The M and M Competition add more horsepower, along with significant price increases.

BMW also offers the 3 Series with a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 288 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time of 5.9 seconds. The 330e has about 22 miles of all-electric range with rear-wheel drive, while the all-wheel drive gets about 20 miles of range before the gas-powered engine kicks in.

Better Volvo Safety Ratings and Interior Features

The safety ratings on the two sedans are close, but the S60 model received a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety while the 3-Series received a Top Safety Pick rating. BMW includes six standard driver-assistive features like Forward Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning. Volvo has eleven standard driver-assistive features including Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

Both luxury sedans have base models with synthetic luxury upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheels, power-adjustable front seats, and large infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice recognition. The S60 has a standard power moonroof, and the BWM does not.

Explore the 2022 Volvo S60 at Volvo Cars Shreveport near Marshall, LA

Volvo Cars Shreveport is the best place to see the safe and eco-friendly lineup of Volvo cars and SUVs. We invite you to browse our online inventory, then visit our dealership near Greenwood to take your favorite models for a test drive. Our finance team can help you with loans and lease with the latest incentives, and our sales team can share details about charging Recharge PHEVs and EVs at home and on the roads around Shreveport.