The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 37,200
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 32,700
 Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S60 T4F
€ 37,200
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 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 T4F.
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 325xi (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
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 325xi
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo S60 T4F
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4F

Performance

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4F

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
19.79 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S60 T4F
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
443 mi
Volvo S60 T4F
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).
297.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
297.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T4F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T4F
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