The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)

€ 43,200
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 35,800
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D3
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
182 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.11 %
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

 REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
982 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data