The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 T3 (10 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 29,300
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T3.
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.2
109.3
182.2
178.2 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.36 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.39 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
24.39 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
515 mi
Range
694 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
694 mi
Volvo V60 T3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
