The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V60 T3 (10 - 13)
€ 40,200
€ 29,300
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 4.3 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
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.43 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic 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 N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
B4164T3

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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.39 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
24.39 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
388 mi
Range
694 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
694 mi
Volvo V60 T3
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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













