The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 T4 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 37,800

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
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 T4
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.4 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T19

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Volvo V60 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T4
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 T4
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.76 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
19.76 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V60 T4
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
472 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
728 mi
Volvo V60 T4
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo V60 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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