The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 36,300

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 2.0T.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
65.9
73
78.2
67.4
74.4
83.5
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.4 in
110
179.9
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4041 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.53 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
B4204T6

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
200 hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 2.0T
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.0T
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.0T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft