The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Geartronic (17 - 19)
€ 35,900

€ 48,700

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive18d is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 T5.
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
65.9
73
78.2
65.3
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
110
179.9
112.8
184.6
179.9 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.21 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
E83
Generation
U
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
141 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
28.38 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive18d
38 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
672 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW X3 xDrive18d
672 mi
504 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive18d
127.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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