Volvo vs BMW — which to choose?

Q: Which is cheaper — Volvo or BMW?

By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €8413, compared to €13 222 for BMW.

Q: Volvo or BMW — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. Volvo average mileage is 289 311 km, BMW — 262 431 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

Q: How many Volvo and BMW listings are there in Latvia?

Currently there are 2789 Volvo and 4729 BMW listings in Latvia.

Q: Which car is better for families — Volvo or BMW?

Both brands have great family models. Volvo top models: Xc 60, V70, Xc 90. BMW: X5, 320, 530.

Detailed comparison based on 7518 real listings in Latvia

Volvo

2789

Listings

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BMW

4729

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	Volvo	BMW
Listings	2789	4729	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€8413	€13 222	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Median Price	€6000	€8800	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Price Range	€300 – €69 950	€600 – €135 000
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	289 311 km	262 431 km	✓ BMW — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

Volvo

Diesel87% (2401)

Petrol6% (172)

Hybrid3% (90)

Gas/LPG2% (67)

Apvidus0% (9)

Universāls0% (6)

BMW

Diesel80% (3735)

Petrol16% (725)

Hybrid3% (131)

Gas/LPG1% (54)

Universāls0% (5)

Sedans0% (4)

Apvidus0% (2)

Hečbeks0% (1)

⚙️ Transmission

Volvo

Automatic29%

Automatic17%

Manuāla 6 ātrumi14%

Manual9%

Automāts 6 ātrumi8%

Manuāla7%

Manuāla 5 ātrumi6%

Automāts 8 ātrumi4%

Automāts 5 ātrumi3%

Automāts 7 ātrumi1%

Pelēka  0%

Melna  0%

Automāts 4 ātrumi0%

Sudraba   metālika0%

Pelēka   metālika0%

Melna   metālika0%

Sudraba  0%

Automāts 10 ātrumi0%

Sarkana  0%

Balta  0%

Zila  0%

Balta   metālika0%

Zaļa   metālika0%

Brūna  0%

Sarkana   metālika0%

Automāts 9 ātrumi0%

BMW

Automatic27%

Automatic22%

Automāts 8 ātrumi14%

Manuāla 6 ātrumi10%

Automāts 6 ātrumi8%

Manual6%

Manuāla4%

Manuāla 5 ātrumi3%

Automāts 5 ātrumi2%

Automāts 7 ātrumi1%

Automāts 10 ātrumi1%

Melna  0%

Melna   metālika0%

Automāts 4 ātrumi0%

Automāts 9 ātrumi0%

Pelēka  0%

Pelēka   metālika0%

Brūna   metālika0%

Manuāla 8 ātrumi0%

Zila   metālika0%

Balta  0%

Sudraba   metālika0%

Zila  0%

Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%

Sarkana  0%

Gaiši zila   metālika0%

Brūna  0%

Manuāla 10 ātrumi0%

Zaļa  0%

Zaļa   metālika0%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	Volvo	BMW
< €3,000	23% (633)	10% (450)
€3,000–5,000	20% (548)	18% (865)
€5,000–10,000	32% (892)	30% (1399)
€10,000–20,000	17% (466)	24% (1138)
€20,000–35,000	8% (215)	12% (555)
€35,000+	1% (35)	7% (322)

🎯 Verdict

BMW wins on: less mileage, more listings. Volvo excels in: cheaper. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.