The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,300
€ 42,500
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 D3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.5
71.3
80
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
109.3
182.2
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.37 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D5204T7
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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27.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.04 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
968 mi
Range
654 mi
Volvo S60 D3
968 mi
654 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
