The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 37,200
€ 33,800
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.3
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.47 %
General
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
495 mi
Range
718 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
718 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
