The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 32,800
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi 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 T3.
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
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 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.72 %
General
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
150 hp
Volvo S60 T3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
388 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
