The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 34,400
€ 66,000
€ 34,400
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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
BMW M3
3565 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.75 %
General
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
B4204T7
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
237 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 T5
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
15.04 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
30 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
527 mi
Range
316 mi
Volvo S60 T5
527 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
