The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 29,800

€ 35,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
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
182.2 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
F
Generation
E90
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4164T3
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
612 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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