The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10)
€ 35,800
€ 45,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D5 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 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
3971 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.77 %
General
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D5244T4
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
182 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
21.82 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
31 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
580 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
580 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
154.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1552 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
