The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 46,200

€ 34,900

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
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 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.31 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
134 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.88 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
29.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
404 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1519 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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