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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340ivsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 2.0 T6

367 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
374hp279kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,676kg3,695lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
865km538mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,713mm186in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340iVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T66,000 rpm3,100-5,100 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i has 7 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
1,676 kg
3,695 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i4.4 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
797 km
495 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
865 km
538 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)M340iVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 2.0 T6
Power
374 hp
279 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,676 kg
3,695 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
797 km
495 mi
865 km
538 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340iVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 2.0 T6
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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