The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 55,000

€ 40,500

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T5.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
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 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.17 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
501 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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