The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D AWD (08 - 10)
€ 52,000

€ 33,900

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.4D.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
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 2.4D
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
7.79 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 2.4D
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D
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).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1559 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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