The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 35,000
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
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
178.4
109.3
182.5
178.4 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.24 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
529 mi
Range
880 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
880 mi
Volvo S60 D4
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D4
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
