The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 45,600
€ 29,500
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 B5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
56.6
72.8
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.8 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
113.1
187.4
108.7
178
187.4 in
Length
178 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
642 lb
16.58 %
General
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
611 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
