The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 41,700
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
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 D5 Polestar Performance
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %
General
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D4204T11
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
230 hp
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
316 mi
Range
939 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
939 mi
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
