The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 35,600
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive20i
€ 41,700
 Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo XC60 3.2
€ 35,600
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 xDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the Volvo XC60 3.2.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
1674
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
1853
1987
1713
Blueprint Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
1891
2120
1853 mm
Width
1891 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1674 mm
Height
1713 mm
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
2795
4569
Blueprint Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
2774
4627
4569 mm
Length
4627 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2774 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2430 kg
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.68 %
Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3192 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 bhp
235 bhp
Volvo XC60 3.2
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo XC60 3.2

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 3.2

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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.72 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
11.69 kg/bhp
7.72 kg/bhp
Volvo XC60 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 3.2
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
388 mi
Volvo XC60 3.2
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
495 L
1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1455 L