The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 41,700
€ 46,600
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 3.2 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
67.4 in
Height
65.9 in
109.2
182.2
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.71 %
General
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B6324S
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 3.2
235 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 3.2
17.03 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC60 3.2
21 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
388 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo XC60 3.2
388 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
176.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 3.2
212.1 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 3.2
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
