The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 38,100

€ 68,700

€ 38,100
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 slightly. The Volvo XC60 D5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
67.4
74.4
83.5
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
67.4 in
Height
66 in
109.2
182.2
112.8
185.7
182.2 in
Length
185.7 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
3953 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.88 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
D
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D5244T10
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
202 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 M40i
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19.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
19.57 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
630 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
630 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 D5
141.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1570 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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