The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 40,900

€ 44,800

€ 40,900
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 D4 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 D4
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 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
4158 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
2.96 %

General
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D5244T12
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
179 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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 xDrive25i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
23.23 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
44 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
821 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
821 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
109.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1365 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