The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 49,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 T6.
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
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 T6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.68 %
General
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6304T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
300 hp
Volvo S60 T6
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T6
Performance
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T6
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
477 mi
Range
427 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
427 mi
Volvo S60 T6
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Volvo S60 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
