The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 53,300

€ 47,000

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive35d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
65.9
73
78.2
67.4
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
110
179.9
109.2
182.8
179.9 in
Length
182.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
282 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
15.24 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
534 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
534 mi
763 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
160.5 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 xDrive35d
160.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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