The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 69,800
€ 42,200
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 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 D4 Polestar Performance
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3849 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.62 %
General
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
D5244T21
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
217 hp
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
329 mi
Range
782 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
782 mi
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
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).
111 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Volvo S60 D4 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
