The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 43,900

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 T3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.3
71.3
80
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
109.3
182.2
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.76 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
F
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
B4164T3
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
612 mi
Range
770 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 T3
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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