The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 53,300

€ 53,300

€ 53,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
65.3
74.9
83.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.9 in
Width
73 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
184.6
110
179.9
184.6 in
Length
179.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4092 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
4.82 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
U
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 xDrive35d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T26
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 xDrive35d
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.37 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
605 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
605 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
138.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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