The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 40,000
€ 34,000
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 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 320i
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 D5
BMW 320i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.14 %
General
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 320i
F
Generation
F30
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 D5
BMW 320i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D5244T10
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
202 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 320i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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18.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
18.12 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
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17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
785 mi
Range
703 mi
Volvo S60 D5
785 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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