The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,600

€ 38,600

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D2 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
58.4
73.5
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
178.4
182.5 in
Length
178.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.35 %

General
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4204T8
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 D2
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S60 D2
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D2
29.98 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S60 D2
62 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1112 mi
Range
529 mi
Volvo S60 D2
1112 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D2
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D2
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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