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Rear

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Spec height¹ 56.2 in 2
+ 0.28 in

1 55.9 in Spec height¹

+ 2.83 in 2 181.2 in Spec length

1 178.4 in Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

Volvo

S60

Sedan

Gen. 1.1 | 2004 - 2009

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 vs. Volvo S60 (R) Sedan 2004

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 is 2.83 in shorter and 0.28 in lower compared to Volvo S60 (R) Sedan 2004. It offers 56% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

178.4 in

Length

181.2 in

+2.8

71.5 in

+0.5

Width²

71 in

78.31 in

Width incl. mirrors

81.54 in

+3.23

55.9 in

Height¹

56.2 in

+0.3

108.7 in

+1.8

Wheelbase

106.9 in

5.7 in

Ground clearance³

-- in

3163.6 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

3353.2 lbs

+6%

Seats max.

16.2 cu ft

+8%

Cargo volume EU⁴

15 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

36.5 cu ft

12.0 cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 26750

Price EU⁷

€ 28050

+5%

$ 33600

+22%

Price US⁷

$ 27585

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

inch

Similar Vehicles

S60 99.1%

159 98.8%

S60 96.9%

Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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