The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

€ 31,100
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 318i
€ 36,500
 Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.28 %
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

General

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
514 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data