The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 40,300
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 D4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
58.4
73.4
82.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.8 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
178.2
182.5 in
Length
178.2 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
4103 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
13.21 %
General
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
F
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T17
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V60 D4
161 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V60 D4
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4
25.48 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V60 D4
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
661 mi
Range
515 mi
Volvo V60 D4
661 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V60 D4
131.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 D4
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
747 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft












