The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 41,700
€ 66,000
€ 41,700
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 Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
58.4
73.5
82.6
57
71.5
78.9
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.4 in
Height
57 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
180.3
182.5 in
Length
180.3 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %
General
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
D4204T11
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
230 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
16.01 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
939 mi
Range
316 mi
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
939 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 D5 Polestar Performance
92.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
