The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 45,600

€ 80,300

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 Volvo S60 B5 is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.6
72.8
80.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
72.8 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
113.1
187.4
110.7
183.9
187.4 in
Length
183.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
3871 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.32 %

General
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
Z
Generation
F80
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 Competition Package
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
247 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S60 B5
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
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15.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5
15.67 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo S60 B5
592 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
119.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 B5
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data