The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 69,800
€ 29,800
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.9 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
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
180.3
109.3
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
329 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
