BMW 3 Series vs Volvo XC60 Comparison
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BMW 3 Series vs Volvo XC60
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Volvo XC60? 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 46.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and Volvo XC60 price starts Rs 65.90 Lakh ex-showroom for B5 Inscripition (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XC60 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the XC60 has a mileage of 11.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).
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On Road Price | Rs.69,79,241# | Rs.75,97,906* |
Offers & Discount | No | No |
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Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,32,840 | Rs.1,44,613 |
Insurance | Rs.1,43,592 3 Series Insurance | Rs.2,83,006 XC60 Insurance |
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Engine and Transmission | ||
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Engine Type | Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine | Turbo Petrol Engine |
Displacement (cc) | 2998 | 1998 |
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Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 382.19bhp@5800rpm | 246.74bhp@4000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance | ||
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Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Mileage (City) | No | No |
Mileage (ARAI) | 11.86 kmpl | 11.2 kmpl |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59.0 (Litres) | 70.0 (Litres) |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes | ||
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Front Suspension | M Sport Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension | M Sport Suspension | Multi Link |
Steering Type | Power | Power |
Steering Column | Adjustable | Tilt & Adjustable |
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Dimensions & Capacity | ||
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Length (mm) | 4824 | 4644 |
Width (mm) | 1811 | 2120 |
Height (mm) | 1429 | 1713 |
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 165 | 230 |
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Comfort & Convenience | ||
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Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Climate Control | 3 Zone | Yes |
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Interior | ||
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Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior | ||
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Available Colors | Alpine WhitePotamaic BlueTanzanite BlueMineral GreySunset Orange+3 More3 Series Colors | Onyx Black metallicLuminous Sand MetallicCrystal White pearlOsmium Grey MetallicMaple Brown metallic+2 MoreXC60 Colors |
Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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Safety | ||
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Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication | ||
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Cd Player | Yes | Yes |
Cd Changer | Yes | No |
Dvd Player | No | Yes |
Radio | Yes | Yes |
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Warranty | ||
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Introduction Date | No | No |
Warranty Time | No | No |
Warranty Distance | No | No |













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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Styling. Low, sporty and all things fun! M Sport variant looks delicious.
- Punchy engines. Pick the petrol or the diesel, both promise to please with performance.
- Quality. Interior now feels like a scaled-down 5 Series in earnest.
- Very comfortable seats
- Excellent massage fuction for front seats
- Radar based safety systems
- Effective air suspension
BMW 3 Series
Volvo XC60
- Silly feature omissions: 360° camera, keyless entry, Android Auto - all missing.
- Low seating and tight kneeroom means it’s less than ideal for the chauffeur-driven.
- Most of the 480-litre boot is taken up by the spare wheel.
- Only heating function for rear seats
- It is offered in just one variant
- Gear indicator only on instrument cluster
BMW 3 Series
Volvo XC60
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