The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 38,300
€ 41,400
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
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
182.2
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
4235 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.04 %
General
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D5244T5
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
161 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
26.3 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
41 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
763 mi
Range
421 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
763 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
117.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
