The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15)

€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 33,800
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15) Volvo S60 D4
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
56.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 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 D4 (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
182 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.51 %
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
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 D4
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
179 hp
Volvo S60 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

 REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
1112 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
1112 mi
Volvo S60 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
899 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data