The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 47,200

€ 75,700

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
56.6
72.8
80.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.8 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
113.1
187.4
110.7
183.9
187.4 in
Length
183.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
3697 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.52 %

General
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
B4204T26
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
14.79 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
565 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data