The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 41,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
178.4
109.3
182.5
178.4 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.67 %
General
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
250 hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
682 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
682 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
