The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D2 ECO (15 - 18)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 29,600
 Volvo S60 D2 ECO (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D2 ECO
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D2 ECO.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D2 ECO (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 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 D2 ECO (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
180.3 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.45 %
Volvo S60 D2 ECO (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
118 hp
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D2 ECO

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
13 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
1142 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
1142 mi
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2 ECO
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data