The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 27,700

€ 42,900

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 330i.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
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 T3
BMW 330i
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4164T3
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 330i
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
718 mi
Range
522 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
522 mi
BMW 330i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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