The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 33,800

€ 58,800

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive35i.
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
67.4
74.4
83.5
63.9
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
67.4 in
Height
63.9 in
109.2
182.2
110.6
183.9
182.2 in
Length
183.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
4072 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.28 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
D
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
D5204T7
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
302 hp
BMW X4 xDrive35i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive35i
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30.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.39 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive35i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
821 mi
Range
501 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
821 mi
501 mi
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
109.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X4 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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