The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 30,300
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
56.5
71.3
80
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.4 in
110.6
182
109.3
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.38 %
General
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.04 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.15 lb/hp
27.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
548 mi
Range
968 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
