The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 46,700

€ 52,000

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 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 3.0sd DPF.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.58 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
580 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
179 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 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