BMW 330e vs Volvo S60 T8: verdict and specifications

You could argue that the Volvo S60 is a very different prospect to the BMW 330e, given its superior performance and all-wheel-drive powertrain as well as a fractionally larger body. While the all-weather traction will hold big appeal for many buyers, the reality is that the BMW doesn’t feel much slower than the Volvo in real-world use and is also noticeably more enjoyable to drive, whether you want to relax or have fun.

Between that, the added versatility of its underfloor storage and the vastly lower purchase cost, it's hard to justify the Volvo, despite the S60’s sumptuous finish and rampant pace.

1st: BMW 330e M Sport (4.5 /5)

The BMW 330e isn’t flawless. We’d like a touch more standard equipment, underfloor storage that more easily takes the cables and Android Auto as standard. But for its efficiency, the way it drives, the sense of quality inside and the standard of the infotainment, it’s a remarkably complete package and our favourite plug-in hybrid executive car.

2nd: Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Plus (3.0 /5)

That star rating might seem harsh, since we genuinely enjoy and appreciate the performance, efficiency and all-round style and desirability of the S60. But its price is hard to stomach despite its pace, the infotainment feels a generation behind the BMW’s and the lack of cable storage will be a daily frustration. The S60 T8 is a lovely car, but the BMW betters it on almost all the critical fronts.

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