The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,500
€ 36,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
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 T5
BMW 325i
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.92 %
General
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4204T7
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
237 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
15.19 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
29 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
514 mi
Range
435 mi
Volvo S60 T5
514 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
153.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
