The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 31,600
€ 32,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i 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 320i
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 320i
Volvo S60 D3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
13.64 %
General
BMW 320i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.52 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.96 lb/hp
27.52 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
611 mi
Range
771 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
771 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
