The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

€ 43,300
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 45,600
 Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B5
€ 43,300
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 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B5.
BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
182.4 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.87 %
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

General

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
F30
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5

Performance

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5

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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 325d
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Volvo S60 B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data