The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)
€ 34,600
€ 36,100
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.3
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3710 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.56 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
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 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
202 hp
Volvo S60 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
551 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
661 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
