The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 45,600
€ 66,000
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo S60 B5 is 7.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
56.6
72.8
80.3
57
71.5
78.9
72.8 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
113.1
187.4
108.7
180.3
187.4 in
Length
180.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.34 %
General
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
316 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
235 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
