The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 30,300
 Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo S60 T3
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
73.9 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
183.9 in
Length
182.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.64 %
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3

Performance

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data