The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 29,000
€ 30,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.4
109.3
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.72 %
General
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.04 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
27.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
621 mi
Range
968 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
