The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 32,900
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13) Volvo S60 D4
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 32,900
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 D4 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 D4
BMW M3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)
73.5
82.6
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)
109.3
182.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.5 in
Length
183.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 D4
BMW M3
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.98 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Volvo S60 D4
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 D4
BMW M3
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
D5204T3
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
161 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Volvo S60 D4
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
22.51 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 D4
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
55 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
982 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo S60 D4
982 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
88.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 D4
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