The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 33,800
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S60 D3
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S60 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.4
82.6
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.4 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
182.2 in
Length
180.3 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.6 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
D5204T3
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
161 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
22.91 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
41 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
329 mi
Volvo S60 D3
718 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
225.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
119.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D3
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data