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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30ivsVolvo XC90 · Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010
VS

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
272hp203kW
315hp235kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,414cc269cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,798mm189in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,743mm69in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,524mm60in
-
Rear track
1,542mm61in
-
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
249L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,837L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
67L
80L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V85,950 rpm3,950 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
37.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 43 hp more than BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 43 hp (32 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.2 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s

Although Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
705 km
438 mi
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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