The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 50,900

€ 44,500

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d 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 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.84 %

General
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d 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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B6304T4
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6
300 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
14.22 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
406 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
406 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
162.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
202.8 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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