The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,300
€ 41,200
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
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
178.4
182.5 in
Length
178.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.64 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4164T3
Engine Code
N53-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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.72 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
477 mi
Volvo S60 T3
621 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
