The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 50,300
€ 43,500
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T6.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
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
182.2
183 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4070 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.55 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
B6304T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
281 hp
Volvo XC60 T6
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T6
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T6
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.48 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
14.48 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
694 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
365 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Volvo XC60 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1310 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
