The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,600
€ 32,900
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.3
182.5
178 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3666 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4654 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.49 %
General
BMW 325i
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 325i
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
551 mi
Range
880 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
880 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
