The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 52,000
€ 41,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
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 3.2
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC60 3.2
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 3.2
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 3.2
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC60 3.2
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
388 mi
Volvo XC60 3.2
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).
212.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
212.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Volvo XC60 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
