The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 45,200
€ 37,900
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30i 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 D5.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
1674
1853
1987
1713
1891
2120
1853 mm
Width
1891 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1674 mm
Height
1713 mm
2795
4569
2774
4627
4569 mm
Length
4627 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2774 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1816 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.06 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 bhp
182 bhp
Volvo XC60 D5
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
315 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC60 D5
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5
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6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
6.77 kg/bhp
9.98 kg/bhp
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
438 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
524 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
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).
170.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Volvo XC60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
689 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
495 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1455 L













