BMW 2 Series vs Volvo XC40 Recharge

Should you buy BMW 2 Series or Volvo XC40 Recharge? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 2 Series price starts at Rs 43.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 220i M Sport (Petrol) and Volvo XC40 Recharge price starts Rs 54.95 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric).

2 Series Vs XC40 Recharge

Key Highlights	BMW 2 Series	Volvo XC40 Recharge
On Road Price	Rs.54,66,889^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Range (km)	-	418
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	78 kw
Charging Time	-	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

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BMW 2 Series
Rs46.90 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
Rs57.90 Lakh^*
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BMW 2 Series
220d M Sport
46.90 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
E80 ultimate
57.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	220d M Sport	E80 ultimate
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.54,66,889^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,07,359/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,15,911/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,37,409	Rs.2,41,850
User Rating	4.3 Based on 116 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.87/km

Basic Information

220d M Sport

E80 ultimate

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.54,66,889^*

Rs.60,89,750^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,07,359/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,15,911/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,37,409

Rs.2,41,850

User Rating

4.3

Based on 116 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L B47D20 Turbocharged I4	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1998	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	78
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4000rpm	408bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Twin	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	418 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	28 Min 150 kW
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L B47D20 Turbocharged I4

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1998

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.64	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	240	180
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.64

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	240	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.9 s
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Runflat	Tubeless,Radial
4th Gear (40-100kmph) (Seconds)	7.5	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4526	4425
Width (mm)	2081	1873
Height (mm)	1420	1651
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2923
Front Tread (mm)	-	1570
Rear Tread (mm)	1565	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	2205
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	414
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	No	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	No	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Smart Key Band	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	3	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	No	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Automatic air conditioning with 2 zone control includes Automatic Air Recirculation (AAR), a fogging and solar sensor, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Micro-activated carbon particulate filter for fresh and recirculated air, Ambient lighting : Atmospheric Lighting in front and rear with six selectable light designs for instrument panel and door trims, Panorama glass roof with automatic sliding / tilting function, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Floor mats in velour, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Rear seat with 40:20:40 folding, can be folded individually, Storage compartment package, M leather steering wheel in leather ‘Walknappa’ in Black with Black stitching and ‘M’ badging, Gearshift lever with gear knob in ‘Walknappa’ leather and ‘M’ badge, Fully Digital 10.25” (26.03 cm) Instrument Display BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Floor mats in ‘M’ specific design, Vehicle key with insert in Black High-Gloss and M lettering, Contrasting seams on the Dashboard	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Alpine WhiteSnapper Rocks Blue MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic2 Series Colours	Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackCloud Blue Black Roof+1 MoreXC40 Recharge Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	No	-
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	No	-
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Dual Tone Body Colour	No	-
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Projector Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	M High-gloss Shadowline, M Aerodynamics package with front apron, rear apron and side sill in body colour,with side sill with Dark Shadow insert, BMW kidney grille with exclusively designed vertical slats in satinized Aluminium with grille frame in Chrome High-Gloss, ‘M’ designation on the sides, Door sill finishers with ‘M’ designation, LED headlamps with BMW twin hexagonal design icon lights - LED daytime running lamps, cornering lights, LED tail lights with aerodynamicaly optimized 3D two-part L-Shaped design, Sun protection Glazing Green glass Reduction in solar radiation (light) by approx. 20%, UVA radiation reduced by about a third, UVB load reduced by about 100%, Reduction in infrared radiation (heat) by about 50%, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Twin exhaust tailpipe in chrome finish, Incorrect fuelling prevention for diesel cars, LED projection “BMW” from exterior mirror on driver’s side, Welcome lights for outer door handles (front and rear)	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Runflat	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Alpine WhiteSnapper Rocks Blue MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic2 Series Colours

Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx Black+1 MoreXC40 Recharge Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	No	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	13
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Hi-Fi loudspeaker system with 10 speakers and total output of 205 watts	12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 2 Series
- Looks stunning and more expensive than it is
- 18-inch wheels turn heads
- Cabin quality is excellent
- The 2.0-litre diesel is refined and peppy
- Ride quality is comfortable
Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive

BMW 2 Series
- Rear seat space is average
- 18-inch wheels wrapped in low profile rubber are not ideal for out pothole rich roads
- Priced too close to the 3 Series, a larger and more fun sedan
Volvo XC40 Recharge
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 2 Series and Volvo XC40 Recharge?

A ) BMW 2 Series price starts at ₹43.90 Lakh & Volvo XC40 Recharge price starts at ₹54.95 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 2 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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