The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 57,100

€ 46,700

€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
183.3
109.2
182.8
183.3 in
Length
182.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.84 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
250 hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
694 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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