The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 43,600
€ 33,900
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.4D DRIVe.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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 2.4D DRIVe
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3788 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.12 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1735 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
