BMW 3 Series vs Volvo XC40

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Volvo XC40? 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 3 Series price starts at Rs 69.20 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Volvo XC40 price starts Rs 46.40 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 Ultimate (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XC40 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the XC40 has a mileage of 12.18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs XC40

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Volvo XC40
Price	Rs.79,77,275^*	Rs.53,58,552^*
Mileage (city)	-	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1969
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs69.20 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40
Rs46.40 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
69.20 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40
B4 Ultimate
46.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	B4 Ultimate
Brand Name	BMW	Volvo
On Road Price	Rs.79,77,275^*	Rs.53,58,552^*
Offers & Discount	No	No
User Rating	4.4 Based on 10 Reviews	4.4 Based on 15 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,51,832 Check Now	Rs.1,01,991 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.2,96,075 3 Series Insurance	Rs.2,08,152 XC40 Insurance
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

B4 Ultimate

Brand Name

BMW

Volvo

On Road Price

Rs.79,77,275^*

Rs.53,58,552^*

Offers & Discount

User Rating

4.4

Based on 10 Reviews

4.4

Based on 15 Reviews

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,51,832

Check Now

Rs.1,01,991

Check Now

Insurance

Rs.2,96,075
3 Series Insurance

Rs.2,08,152
XC40 Insurance

Engine and Transmission
Displacement (cc)	2998	1969
No Of Cylinder	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	No
Battery Capacity	-	48V
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	197bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	300Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8 Speed Steptronic	8-speed
Mild Hybrid	No	Yes
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Clutch Type	No	No
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Engine and Transmission

Displacement (cc)

2998

1969

No Of Cylinder

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity

48V

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (City)	No	No
Mileage (ARAI)	13.02 kmpl	12.18 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Available (Litres)	Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	No	180
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage (City)

Mileage (ARAI)

13.02 kmpl

12.18 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

Not Available (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	-
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	19	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

M Sport Suspension

Rear Suspension

M Sport Suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

ventilated Disc

Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4440
Width (mm)	1827	1863
Height (mm)	1442	1652
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1668
Rear Headroom (mm)	-	994
Front Headroom (mm)	-	1030
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	452
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-1
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential	CleanZone (Air Quality System), Key Remote control High Level, Leather upholstery with comfort seat padding, Power adjustale passenger seat, 4-way power adjustable lumbar support, Mech. cushion extension, front seats,Fixed rear headrests, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision mitigation support, Lane Keeping Aid, Blind spot Information System with Cross traffic alert,Drive mode glass button in CSD, Whiplash protection, front seats, Personal settings Steering
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp	-
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue	Air Purifier with PM 2.5-sensor,Alarm with interior movement sensor, Instrument cluster with 31.24 cms (12.3 inch) display,Driftwood decor inlays,Illuminated vanity mirror in sun visors, both sides, Crystal gear level knob, Carpet kit, textile, Interior illumination high level,Glove box Curry Hook, Waste Bin In Front Of Armrest
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Tanzanite Blue metallicDravit Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicMineral White metallic3 Series Colors	Onyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage GreenFusion RedXC40 Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Moon Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On	Automatically died inner & exterior rear view mirror, Front tread plates, metal Volvo, Glossy black integrated roof rails,R-design grille,Glossy black decor side window,Black rear view mirror covers, EBL, Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, Dual Integrated tail pipes, Glossy black skid plates, Front & Rear
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	19	18
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Exterior

Available Colors

Tanzanite Blue metallicDravit Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicMineral White metallic3 Series Colors

Onyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage GreenFusion RedXC40 Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	8	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	-
Advance Safety Features	Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters	Inclination sensor for alarm, Central lock switch with diode in front doors, Tempered glass, side & rear windows, SIPS airbags, Inflatable curtains, Cut-off Switch Passenger Airbag
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	14.9	9
Connectivity	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,	,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speaker	16	14
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant	Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 2 USB & Bluetooth connection, Speech function, Apple Carplay (iPhone with wire), Digital Service package, Volvo cars app, Android powered infotainment system including google services
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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Questions & Answers

Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Volvo XC40?

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 69.20 Lakh & Volvo XC40 price starts at Rs 46.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Volvo XC40 is cheaper between these two cars.

Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Volvo XC40?

The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of XC40 is 12.18 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series gives better mileage than Volvo XC40.

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