The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 33,700
€ 71,800
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.1
73.9
80.2
73.5 in
Width
73.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.4 in
Height
56.1 in
109.3
182.5
110.7
183.9
182.5 in
Length
183.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.98 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
F
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
D4204T9
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
24.49 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
59 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1056 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo S60 D3
1056 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 D3
82.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
