Volvo vs BMW — which to choose?
Detailed comparison based on 10 297 real listings in Latvia
📊 Key Metrics
| Metric | Volvo | BMW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listings | 3962 | 6335 | ✓ BMW — more listings |
| Average Price | €8118 | €12 473 | ✓ Volvo — cheaper |
| Median Price | €5950 | €8450 | ✓ Volvo — cheaper |
| Price Range | €300 – €69 900 | €88 – €149 000 | |
| Average Year | 2010 | 2011 | ✓ BMW — newer |
| Average Mileage | 293 596 km | 271 696 km | ✓ BMW — less mileage |
⛽ Fuel Type
Volvo
Diesel85% (2721)
Petrol6% (206)
Hybrid3% (92)
Gas/LPG2% (79)
Apvidus1% (39)
Universāls1% (29)
Sedans0% (13)
Hečbeks0% (3)
Kupeja0% (1)
Minivens0% (1)
BMW
Diesel80% (4496)
Petrol14% (800)
Hybrid3% (154)
Gas/LPG1% (83)
Universāls1% (37)
Apvidus1% (30)
Sedans0% (20)
Kupeja0% (6)
Hečbeks0% (5)
Kabriolets0% (1)
Electric0% (1)
⚙️ Transmission
Volvo
Automatic20%
Automatic17%
Manual12%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi10%
Automāts 6 ātrumi6%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi5%
Manuāla4%
Melna 3%
Melna metālika3%
Automāts 5 ātrumi3%
Pelēka metālika2%
Automāts 8 ātrumi2%
Pelēka 2%
Sudraba metālika1%
Balta 1%
Zila metālika1%
Zila 1%
Sudraba 1%
Brūna metālika1%
Balta metālika1%
Brūna 0%
Sarkana 0%
Automāts 7 ātrumi0%
Zaļa 0%
Gaiši zila metālika0%
Sarkana metālika0%
Automāts 4 ātrumi0%
Dzeltena 0%
Gaiši zila 0%
Zaļa metālika0%
Tumši sarkana 0%
Tumši sarkana metālika0%
Automāts 10 ātrumi0%
Oranža 0%
Dzeltena metālika0%
Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%
Manuāla 4 ātrumi0%
Automāts 9 ātrumi0%
BMW
Automatic35%
Automatic15%
Manual10%
Automāts 8 ātrumi7%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi7%
Automāts 6 ātrumi6%
Melna 3%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi2%
Manuāla2%
Melna metālika2%
Automāts 5 ātrumi1%
Pelēka metālika1%
Pelēka 1%
Zila metālika1%
Zila 1%
Balta 1%
Automāts 7 ātrumi1%
Automāts 10 ātrumi1%
Sudraba 0%
Balta metālika0%
Sudraba metālika0%
Brūna metālika0%
Zaļa 0%
Sarkana 0%
Zaļa metālika0%
Brūna 0%
Automāts 9 ātrumi0%
Dzeltena 0%
Gaiši zila 0%
Gaiši zila metālika0%
Manuāla 8 ātrumi0%
Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%
Tumši sarkana metālika0%
Sarkana metālika0%
Automāts 4 ātrumi0%
Dzeltena metālika0%
Oranža metālika0%
🏆 Popular Models
Volvo
💰 Price Distribution
| Range | Volvo | BMW |
|---|---|---|
| < €3,000 | 24% (945) | 11% (722) |
| €3,000–5,000 | 20% (803) | 19% (1180) |
| €5,000–10,000 | 31% (1248) | 30% (1873) |
| €10,000–20,000 | 16% (639) | 23% (1484) |
| €20,000–35,000 | 7% (285) | 11% (695) |
| €35,000+ | 1% (42) | 6% (381) |
🎯 Verdict
BMW wins on: newer, less mileage, more listings. Volvo excels in: cheaper. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.
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Open comparison tool →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶Which is cheaper — Volvo or BMW?
By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €8118, compared to €12 473 for BMW.
▶Volvo or BMW — which is more reliable?
Both brands offer reliable models. Volvo average mileage is 293 596 km, BMW — 271 696 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.
▶How many Volvo and BMW listings are there in Latvia?
Currently there are 3962 Volvo and 6335 BMW listings in Latvia.
▶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.
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