The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 36,100
€ 32,400
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
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 D3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.14 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.52 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
27.52 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
435 mi
Range
771 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
771 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
111 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
