The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 32,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 T3.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
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 T3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.29 %
General
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
150 hp
Volvo S60 T3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
316 mi
Range
728 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
