The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 45,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B5.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178.4
113.1
187.4
178.4 in
Length
187.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
642 lb
16.58 %
General
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
E90
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5
Performance
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
593 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
