The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 41,800
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.3
71.3
80
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
109.3
182.2
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.8 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5204T7
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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27.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.04 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
55 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
968 mi
Range
770 mi
Volvo S60 D3
968 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
