The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 30,700
€ 37,200
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
58.4
73.5
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
178
182.5 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
F
Generation
E90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T37
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.71 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo S60 T3
754 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
106.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
