Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsVolvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

Volvo S60

2.4i T5 20V

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2005-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iVolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,576mm180in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
424L
Max trunk volume-
1,034L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iVolvo S60 2.4i T5 20VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V5,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iVolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 12 hp more than Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
VolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iVolvoS602.4i T5 20V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 2.4i T5 20V

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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