The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 40,000

€ 44,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D4.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
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
183.3
109.2
182.8
183.3 in
Length
182.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4235 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.56 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T21

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC60 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4
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21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.86 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
562 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
562 mi
763 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Volvo XC60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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