The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)

€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 30,300
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) Volvo S60 D3
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
56.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
109.3
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.98 %
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

 REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.04 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
27.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
968 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data