The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 ECO (15 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 33,400
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 D3 ECO.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
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 D3 ECO
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.77 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
483 mi
Range
1084 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
1084 mi
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 D3 ECO
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
