BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Volvo EX40

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase or Volvo EX40? 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre Edition (Petrol) and Volvo EX40 price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric).

3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs EX40

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase	Volvo EX40
On Road Price	Rs.75,67,494^*	Rs.51,62,097^*
Range (km)	-	592
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	69
Charging Time	-	28 Min 150 kW

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
320Ld M Sport
64.20 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
E60 Plus
49 Lakh^*
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320Ld M Sport
Rs64.20 Lakh^*
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E60 Plus
Rs49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	320Ld M Sport	E60 Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,67,494^*	Rs.51,62,097^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,46,062/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.98,259/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,76,793	Rs.2,08,497
User Rating	4.3 Based on 71 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.17/km

Basic Information

Variant

320Ld M Sport

E60 Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,67,494^*

Rs.51,62,097^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,46,062/month

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Rs.98,259/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,76,793

Rs.2,08,497

User Rating

4.3

Based on 71 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.17/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1998	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	69
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4000rpm	237.99bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	592 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
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	1-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1998

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4000rpm

237.99bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1750-2500rpm

660Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

592 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium-Ion

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

28 Min 150 kW

Regenerative Braking Levels

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

1-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Charging Options

Not applicable

15 A Wall Box | 150 kW DC

Charger Type

Not applicable

15 A Wall Box

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.61	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	No	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.6	4.9 s
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	18	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	4425
Width (mm)	1827	1873
Height (mm)	1441	1651
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	175
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2923
Front Tread (mm)	-	1570
Kerb Weight (kg)	1640	2205
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	136	175
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	414

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	- more	Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor more
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	3	-
Air Conditioner	-	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Additional Features	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination more	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 more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours	Sand DuneOnyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage GreenCloud Blue+1 MoreEX40 Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof more	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 more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Auto	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	8
Additional Features	High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control 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 more	Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play, more
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Speakers	-	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
- New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
- 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
- Has a good balance between ride and handling.
Volvo EX40
- 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 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
- The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
- Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
- Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.
Volvo EX40
- 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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