The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 43,600
€ 35,900
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
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 D3
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4235 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D5244T5
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
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 D3
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
659 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
