The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19)
€ 55,000

€ 55,500

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 T6.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.3
74.9
83.3
74.1 in
Width
74.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
65.4 in
Height
65.3 in
110.6
183.3
112.8
184.6
183.3 in
Length
184.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4416 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.64 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
F25
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
B4204T29

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
306 hp
Volvo XC60 T6
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T6
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 T6
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
501 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
565 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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