Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 35dvsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T6

320 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435dVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
313hp233kW
320hp239kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
888km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
71L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435dVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has 7 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
2,078 kg
4,581 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d5.3 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T66.5 s

Although Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 1.2 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 2.0 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
1,117 km
694 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
888 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435d
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.5 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 LCI)Facelift 201435d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201435dVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
313 hp
233 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
888 km
551 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
186 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 LCI) Facelift 2014 35dVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 35d

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 218 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 7 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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