The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 32,900
€ 36,600
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 D5.
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.2
109.3
182.2
178.2 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3801 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
10.97 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
212 hp
Volvo V60 D5
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D5
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 D5
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V60 D5
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
575 mi
Range
905 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
905 mi
Volvo V60 D5
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft



















