The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 32,900
 Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13) Volvo S60 D4
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 D4.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)
109.3
182.5
180.3 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.28 %
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
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 D4
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
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 D4

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
982 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data