The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 56,700

€ 53,300

€ 56,700
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 T6 Polestar Performance is 4.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Volvo XC60 T6 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 T6 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4766 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
9.8 %

General
Volvo XC60 T6 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 T6 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T27
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
330 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
14.44 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
573 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
573 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
160.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
145.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
723 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