The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (13 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 40,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.5 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
242 hp
Volvo S60 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
477 mi
Range
682 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
682 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
