The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,800
€ 42,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 330xi.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
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 330xi
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.32 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4164T3
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
