Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35dvsVolvo 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 (F25)

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35dVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
313hp233kW
315hp235kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,414cc269cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,798mm189in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,743mm69in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,594mm63in
-
Rear track
1,610mm63in
-
Ground clearance
212mm8in
-
Trunk volume
550L
249L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,837L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
67L
80L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35dVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 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 (F25)35dVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
37.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 2 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
630 Nm
465 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 (F25)35d
1,850 kg
4,079 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 (F25)35d
244 km/h
152 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 (F25)35d5.8 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s

Although Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 1.5 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 (F25)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (F25) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 7.2 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 (F25)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 (F25)35d
1,098 km
682 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 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
244 km/h
152 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 (F25)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (F25) 35d 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 (F25)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 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 (F25)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (F25)35dVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
313 hp
233 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
1,098 km
682 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 (F25) 35dVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 497 km (309 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 301 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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