BMW X3 E83 or Volvo XC60 I?

2003–2010 vs 2008–2017 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X3 E83 4,569 mm, XC60 I 4,628 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: X3 E83 480 l, XC60 I 495 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 E83 6.5 l/100 km, XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 E83 110–210 kW, XC60 I 120–158 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 E83 33 items (Base), XC60 I 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: X3 E83 from €1,800 (2 listings); no XC60 I is listed right now.

BMW X3 E832003–2010 · 9 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Edition Lifestyle, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →2 listings from €1,800 →

Volvo XC60 I2008–2017 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 E832003–20102 listings · from €1,800	Volvo XC60 I2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,565 mm–4,569 mm	Length4,628 mm
Width	Width1,853 mm	Width1,891 mm
Height	Height1,674 mm	Height1,713 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,795 mm	Wheelbase2,774 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance201 mm	Ground clearance230 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l	Trunk volume495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank67 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2010	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines4
Power	Power110–210 kW (150–286 hp)	Power120–158 kW (163–215 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0d	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 3.0sd	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · D5 AWD
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim39 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€1,800	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€5,150	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X3 E83 or Volvo XC60 I?

Length: Volvo XC60 I 4,628 mm, BMW X3 E83 4,569 mm (a 59 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,774 vs 2,795 mm. Boot: 495 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 E83 or Volvo XC60 I?

The most frugal BMW X3 E83 uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0d); the most frugal Volvo XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km (2.0 D4).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 E83 or Volvo XC60 I?

The strongest BMW X3 E83 makes 210 kW (286 hp) (3.0sd); the strongest Volvo XC60 I 158 kW (215 hp) (D5 AWD).

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