The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d (10 - 14) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 40,100

€ 37,000

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive20d is 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
65.4
74.1
82.6
67.4
74.4
83.5
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.4 in
Height
67.4 in
110.6
183
109.2
182.8
183 in
Length
182.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4026 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.96 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.8 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
42 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
743 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
743 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
115.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1497 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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