The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 44,900

€ 53,200

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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
182.8 in
Length
183 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4202 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.36 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
D
Generation
F25
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 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
D5244T23
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
18.51 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
45 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
836 mi
Range
473 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
836 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
107 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 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