The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 32,700
 Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T4
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13)
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.27 %
Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13)

General

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo S60 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4

Performance

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
19.79 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T4
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data