The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 35,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
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
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.33 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
D5204T7
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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27.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.52 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
771 mi
Range
746 mi
Volvo S60 D3
771 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
