The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 D5 (13 - 15)
€ 52,800
€ 35,600
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
56.3
71.3
80
58.4
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
110.6
182
109.3
182.5
182 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3680 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.51 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
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 D5
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
600 mi
Range
939 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
939 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
