The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 44,600

€ 57,100

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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
182.8
110.6
183.3
182.8 in
Length
183.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4215 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.2 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5244T15
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
212 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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19.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
19.88 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
680 mi
Range
694 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
680 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
131.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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