The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V60 T3 (13 - 15)
€ 38,900
€ 29,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T3.
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
55.8
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
55.8 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 Touring
Volvo V60 T3
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.15 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T3

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.59 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
490 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
728 mi
Volvo V60 T3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft




















