The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

€ 35,400
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 45,600
 Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B5
€ 35,400
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 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B5.
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
182 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
14.85 %
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

General

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
F30
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5

Performance

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data