The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Geartronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 42,200
€ 47,900
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.7 %
General
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T11
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
242 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
16.71 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
649 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
649 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
158.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
127 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
