The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 55,300

€ 52,000

€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC60 B5 is 4.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
65.3
74.9
83.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.9 in
Width
73 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
184.6
110
179.9
184.6 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4092 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
4.82 %

General
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
U
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T26
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC60 B5
247 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 B5
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 B5
16.57 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC60 B5
32 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
605 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo XC60 B5
605 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
179 kWh
Volvo XC60 B5
138.2 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 B5
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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