The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09)

€ 47,900
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30d
€ 35,800
 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09) Volvo XC60 D5
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW X3 xDrive30d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09)
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3971 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.45 %
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC60 D5
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5

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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.33 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1552 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft