The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 37,900
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.5
71.3
80
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 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 320i
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.98 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4204T37
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.71 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
754 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo S60 T3
754 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
