The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 46,600

€ 42,200

€ 46,600
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 3.0d DPF 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 3.0d DPF
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 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4043 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.7 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
242 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
484 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
Environmental Impact
176.9 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 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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