The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 28,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
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 T3
BMW 316i
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.18 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
F
Generation
F30
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
B4164T3
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 316i
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23.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.43 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
768 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo S60 T3
768 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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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