The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 36,100
€ 29,800
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 T3.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
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 T3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.88 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 T3
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
435 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
