Volvo vs BMW — which to choose?

Q: Which is cheaper — Volvo or BMW?

By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €7988, compared to €12 677 for BMW.

Q: Volvo or BMW — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. Volvo average mileage is 294 485 km, BMW — 266 485 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

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

Currently there are 5045 Volvo and 8567 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: 320, X5, 530.

Detailed comparison based on 13 612 real listings in Latvia

Volvo

5045

Listings

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BMW

8567

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	Volvo	BMW
Listings	5045	8567	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€7988	€12 677	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Median Price	€5800	€8450	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Price Range	€200 – €67 500	€69 – €139 900
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	294 485 km	266 485 km	✓ BMW — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

Volvo

Diesel88% (3749)

Petrol7% (286)

Hybrid3% (125)

Gas/LPG3% (119)

BMW

Diesel80% (5826)

Petrol16% (1169)

Hybrid3% (191)

Gas/LPG1% (104)

⚙️ Transmission

Volvo

Automatic63%

Manual37%

lietota0%

BMW

Automatic75%

Manual25%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	Volvo	BMW
< €3,000	25% (1272)	10% (899)
€3,000–5,000	19% (968)	18% (1550)
€5,000–10,000	31% (1588)	30% (2585)
€10,000–20,000	17% (842)	25% (2099)
€20,000–35,000	6% (312)	11% (910)
€35,000+	1% (63)	6% (524)

🎯 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.