The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T6 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 46,300

€ 46,600

€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.7 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T9
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6
302 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6
295 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
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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13.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
13.39 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
32 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
596 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
596 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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).
176.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
138.2 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T6
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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