The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 43,600

€ 35,800

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the Volvo XC60 DRIVe.
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
1674
1853
1987
1713
1891
2120
1853 mm
Width
1891 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1674 mm
Height
1713 mm
2795
4569
2774
4627
4569 mm
Length
4627 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2774 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1847 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
0.92 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 2900 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
161 bhp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 DRIVe
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.51 kg/bhp
11.47 kg/bhp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
28 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
412 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
763 mi
Volvo XC60 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
658 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
495 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1455 L