The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
€ 52,000

€ 36,300

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0sd DPF 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 2.0T.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
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 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4041 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T6

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
200 hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 2.0T
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.0T
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
179 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.0T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.0T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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