The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 36,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.3
182.5
178 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.65 %
General
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4204T19

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
187 hp
Volvo S60 T4
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4
Performance
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T4
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
664 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T4
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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