The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 40,300
€ 31,900
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 T3 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 T3
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 T3
BMW 325i Touring
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
General
Volvo V60 T3
BMW 325i Touring
F
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
BMW 325i Touring
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 V60 T3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
BMW 325i Touring
127 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 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.76 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
587 mi
Range
515 mi
Volvo V60 T3
587 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 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
