The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 35,000
€ 39,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
58.4
73.4
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.6 %
General
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T15
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
212 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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17.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
17.24 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
52 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
925 mi
Range
483 mi
Volvo S60 D5
925 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
