The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 33,800
€ 40,000
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.5
71.9
81.4
73.5 in
Width
71.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
109.3
182.5
112.2
185.4
182.5 in
Length
185.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.08 %
General
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
F
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D4204T5
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
179 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
20.35 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
62 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1112 mi
Range
667 mi
Volvo S60 D4
1112 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
899 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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