The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 35,900

€ 50,300

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 Volvo XC60 D3 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
67.4 in
Height
65.4 in
109.2
182.2
110.6
183
182.2 in
Length
183 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4125 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.22 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
D
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5204T7
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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30.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.78 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
639 mi
Range
694 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
639 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
139.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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