The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,500
 Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.95 %
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.19 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
15.19 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
514 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data