The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,000

€ 37,600

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 T5 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 T5
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
182.2
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.91 %

General
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
F
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
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 V60 T5
237 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V60 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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15.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5
15.57 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
29 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
521 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo V60 T5
521 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
151.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T5
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 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