The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,200
€ 51,100
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
65.9
73
78.2
65.3
74.9
83.3
73 in
Width
74.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
110
179.9
112.8
184.6
179.9 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
E83
Generation
U
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
D420T8

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
194 hp
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
438 mi
Range
882 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
882 mi
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 B4 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft



















