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Background grid Volvo S60 Sedan 2004-2009 BMW 3 Sedan 2008-2011
Spec height1 56.2 in 2 
+ 0.28 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
2 71 in Spec width2
+ 0.51 in 1 71.5 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2008 - 2011
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Volvo S60 Sedan 2004 - 2009
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Volvo
S60
Sedan
Gen. 1.1 | 2004 - 2009
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 vs. Volvo S60 (R) Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 is 0.51 in wider and 0.28 in lower compared to Volvo S60 (R) Sedan 2004. It offers 56% less cargo space.4,5

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
Weight4,6
3353.2 lbs
+6%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
+8%
Cargo volume EU4
15 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
36.5 cu ft
12.0 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- 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).
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