The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 47,000

€ 53,300

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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
182.8
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
D
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5244T23
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
18.6 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
763 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
763 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
160.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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