The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,000

€ 31,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
58.4
73.5
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
178
182.5 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
3750 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.21 %

General
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
D4204T5
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
179 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
20.95 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1031 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo S60 D4
1031 mi
495 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D4
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
814 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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