The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 29,600
 Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D2
€ 71,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D2.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
183.9 in
Length
182.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
Volvo S60 D2 (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
118 hp
Volvo S60 D2
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D2

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S60 D2
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
1112 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
1112 mi
Volvo S60 D2
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S60 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data