The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 40,400

€ 45,600

€ 40,400
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 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B5.
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
56.5
71.3
80
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
113.1
187.4
182.4 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.17 %

General
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
F30
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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 B48
Engine Series
B48-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 1350 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.43 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Volvo S60 B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data