The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 37,600

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 D4.
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
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
182.5
178.2 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3845 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.52 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D4204T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
179 hp
Volvo V60 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D4
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 D4
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V60 D4
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
472 mi
Range
1006 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
1006 mi
Volvo V60 D4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V60 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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