The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 30,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
57
71.5
78.9
58.4
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
108.7
180.3
109.3
182.5
180.3 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3613 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.43 %
General
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
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 D3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.96 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
26.96 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
316 mi
Range
982 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
