The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,600
€ 38,700
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 325xi.
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
6.9 %
General
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
BMW 325xi
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
