The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 27,700
€ 66,000
€ 27,700
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 T3 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 T3
BMW M3
58.4
73.4
82.6
57
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
109.3
182.2
108.7
180.3
182.2 in
Length
180.3 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.89 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
B4164T3
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
718 mi
Range
316 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 T3
109.9 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
