The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 38,700

€ 44,800

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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
182.8
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D4204T4
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive25i
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27.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
27.78 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
50 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
925 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
925 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
96.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 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