Volvo vs BMW — which to choose?

Q: Which is cheaper — Volvo or BMW?

By average price in Latvia, Volvo is cheaper at €8006, compared to €12 764 for BMW.

Q: Volvo or BMW — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. Volvo average mileage is 294 103 km, BMW — 265 610 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

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

Currently there are 5242 Volvo and 8905 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 14 147 real listings in Latvia

Volvo

5242

Listings

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BMW

8905

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	Volvo	BMW
Listings	5242	8905	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€8006	€12 764	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Median Price	€5650	€8400	✓ Volvo — cheaper
Price Range	€123 – €69 990	€500 – €255 000
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	294 103 km	265 610 km	✓ BMW — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

Volvo

Diesel88% (3150)

Petrol6% (218)

Hybrid3% (114)

Gas/LPG3% (100)

BMW

Diesel81% (4822)

Petrol15% (925)

Hybrid3% (164)

Gas/LPG1% (77)

⚙️ Transmission

Volvo

Automatic63%

Manual37%

BMW

Automatic75%

Manual25%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	Volvo	BMW
< €3,000	26% (1355)	11% (957)
€3,000–5,000	20% (1032)	19% (1677)
€5,000–10,000	31% (1607)	30% (2646)
€10,000–20,000	15% (807)	23% (2077)
€20,000–35,000	7% (386)	11% (973)
€35,000+	1% (55)	6% (575)

🎯 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.