The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 32,900

€ 41,100

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.5
71.3
80
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
109.3
182.5
110.6
182
182.5 in
Length
182 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
3666 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4654 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.69 %

General
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5204T7
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
134 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i
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27.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
27.36 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
49 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
880 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo S60 D3
880 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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