The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 38,200

€ 44,000

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
55.8
71.5
78.3
60.8
74.8
82.6
71.5 in
Width
74.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.8 in
Height
60.8 in
108.7
178.2
109.2
182.6
178.2 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
250 hp
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.3 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.25 lb/hp
15.3 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
32 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
536 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 325i Touring
536 mi
640 mi
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft