The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 (13 - 15)
€ 43,600

€ 38,400

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D4
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 D4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4087 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.3 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D4
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 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D4204T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC60 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 D4
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
967 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1391 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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