BMW X3 vs Volvo XC90

Should you buy BMW X3 or Volvo XC90? 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 X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Volvo XC90 price starts Rs 1.03 Cr ex-showroom for B5 AWD (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XC90 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the XC90 has a mileage of 12.35 kmpl (Petrol top model).

X3 Vs XC90

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Volvo XC90
On Road Price	Rs.87,35,326^*	Rs.1,18,47,815^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1998	1969
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs1.03 Cr^*
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Basic Information	xDrive 20 M Sport	B5 AWD	Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.87,35,326^*	Rs.1,18,47,815^*	Rs.1,01,25,086^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,66,257/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,25,505/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,92,709/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,21,526	Rs.4,26,026	Rs.3,68,186
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.8 Based on 5 Reviews	4.4 Based on 112 Reviews
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Basic Information

xDrive 20 M Sport

B5 AWD

Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.87,35,326^*

Rs.1,18,47,815^*

Rs.1,01,25,086^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,66,257/month

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Rs.2,25,505/month

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Rs.1,92,709/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,21,526

Rs.4,26,026

Rs.3,68,186

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.8

Based on 5 Reviews

4.4

Based on 112 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2-litre turbo-petrol	Petrol Mild Hybrid	TD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1998	1969	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187bhp@5000rpm	247bhp	246.74bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm@1500-4000rpm	360Nm	365Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	-	8-Speed AT
Hybrid Type	-	Mild Hybrid	-
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2-litre turbo-petrol

Petrol Mild Hybrid

TD4 Engine

Displacement (cc)

1998

1969

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187bhp@5000rpm

247bhp

246.74bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	-	9.2
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	-	13.1
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.38	12.35	15.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	82
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	-	Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	12	6
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.8 s	7.7 s	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-	-
Tyre Type	-	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	20	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	20	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1874	-
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	-	4953	4797
Width (mm)	-	2140	2147
Height (mm)	-	1773	1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	238	156
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2984	3006
Front Tread (mm)	-	1665	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1667	1654
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	-	1875
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	2590
Seating Capacity	5	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	680	673
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	No	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	12V outlet in luggage area, Power Operated Tailgate, Backrest massage, front seats, Power cushion extension driver and passenger side, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support , Power adjustable side support, Power adjustable drivers and passenger seat with memory, engine Stop/Start, 267(Ground clearance () with air suspension) , 4-zone Electronic Climate Control, Climate unit, third seat row, Alarmrear side door windows, CLIMATE Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor,Drive mode settings in CSD, Graphical Head-Up Display, Whiplash protection, front seats	GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats	-	Front	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	Semi	Full
Drive Modes	-	1	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	Soft load net stored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Sillmoulding 'Volvo' metal illuminated, Crystal Gear lever knob , Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 spoke, with uni deco inlays. Leather covered dashboard, Illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisor LH / RH side, Armrest with cupholder and storage LH/RH side in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Pilot Assist,Collision Mitigation Support, front	Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours	Mulberry RedOnyx BlackCrystal WhiteVapour GreyDenim BlueBright Dusk+1 MoreXC90 Colours	CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically died inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights	Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	-	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-	-
Tyre Type	-	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

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Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours

Mulberry RedOnyx BlackCrystal WhiteVapour GreyDenim Blue+1 MoreXC90 Colours

CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	No
Xenon Headlamps	-	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	No
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	-	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes	-
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ADAS

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-	-
Live Weather	Yes	-	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-	-
SOS Button	Yes	-	-
RSA	Yes	-	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	11.2	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	-	No
No. of Speakers	15	19	10
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	-	Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb Ports	Yes	: 1	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW X3
- The updated design makes it look modern and the massive illuminated kidney grille stands out.
- The cabin has a sporty design which looks very appealing for younger buyers.
- Its ride is comfortable with good space for 5 occupants.
- No significant miss in the features list and it comes with an extensive safety net.
Volvo XC90
- Sharper design retains its elegance
- Looks larger than its rivals
- Well executed feature package

BMW X3
- While it does look distinctive, some design elements might not appeal to everyone.
- Parts of the cabin don’t feel as rich or premium as they should at this price.
- While the performance is good, you don’t get the exciting handling package you expect from a BMW.
Volvo XC90
- No plug-in hybrid option
- No diesel option
- Third row space is limited

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Volvo XC90?

A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹75.80 Lakh & Volvo XC90 price starts at ₹1.03 Cr in New Delhi. BMW X3 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Volvo XC90?

A ) The mileage of X3 is 13.38 kmpl & the mileage of XC90 is 12.35 kmpl. BMW X3 gives better mileage than Volvo XC90.

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