The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 84,900
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW X3 M.
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.6
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
67.4 in
Height
65.6 in
109.2
182.8
112.8
186.1
182.8 in
Length
186.1 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
4087 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
9.34 %
General
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
D
Generation
F97
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 X3 M
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
D4204T4
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
148 hp
473 hp
BMW X3 M
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
27.61 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
52 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
967 mi
Range
385 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
967 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
92.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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


















