The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 35,000
 Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13) Volvo S60 D5
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 D5.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13)
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 D5 (11 - 13)
109.3
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3655 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.32 %
Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
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 D5
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
925 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data