The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 2.0T (10 - 11)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 31,800
 Volvo S60 2.0T (10 - 11) Volvo S60 2.0T
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 2.0T.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 2.0T (10 - 11)
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S60 2.0T (10 - 11)
109.3
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3565 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.75 %
Volvo S60 2.0T (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
B4204T6
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
200 hp
Volvo S60 2.0T
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 2.0T

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 2.0T

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
Volvo S60 2.0T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo S60 2.0T
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
527 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
527 mi
Volvo S60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
235 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 2.0T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 2.0T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data