The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,700

€ 41,800

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.3
71.3
80
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 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 D5
BMW 325d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.86 %

General
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T15
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
212 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
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17.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
17.47 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
40 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
716 mi
Range
770 mi
Volvo S60 D5
716 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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