The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
€ 38,700
€ 38,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T5.
BMW 325xi
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
109.3
182.5
178 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
General
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5
Performance
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
522 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
522 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
