The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
€ 38,700
€ 30,400
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.03 %
General
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Performance
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.57 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
31.57 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
16 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
395 mi
Range
968 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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
