The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,400
€ 42,200
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T5.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
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
182.8
179.9 in
Length
182.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4043 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.58 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
242 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
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).
127 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
