The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 33,700
Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D3
€ 41,800
 BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 33,700
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 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
182.5 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
4497 lb
Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.8 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T9
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
24.49 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D3
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
59 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1056 mi
Range
770 mi
Volvo S60 D3
1056 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 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