The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 50,700

€ 68,700

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW X3 M40i.
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
65.3
74.9
83.3
66
74.7
84.2
74.9 in
Width
74.7 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.3 in
Height
66 in
112.8
184.6
112.8
185.7
184.6 in
Length
185.7 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
4482 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
7.27 %

General
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
U
Generation
G01
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D4204T14
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40i
▶ REPLAY
22.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
22.75 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
678 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
678 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
113.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










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