The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 31,700
 Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S60 D3
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)
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 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)
109.3
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
785 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
785 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data