The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 35,800

€ 52,100

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 D5 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Volvo XC60 D5
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
183.3
182.2 in
Length
183.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3971 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
4.95 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
D
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5244T4
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
182 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
21.82 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
580 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
580 mi
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
154.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1552 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