BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport is priced at ₹72.50 Lakh, Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate is priced at ₹69.60 Lakh.
BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate comes with 1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Volvo XC60
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	250 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

BMW X3

₹ 72.50 Lakh

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Volvo XC60

₹ 69.60 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

72.50 Lakh

69.60 Lakh

EMI

₹1,33,870

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,28,516

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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483 liters

Fuel Tank Capacity

68 litres

71 liters

Number of Seating Rows

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Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Engine Type

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Four-cylinder Twin Turbo-charged Engine

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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48 V

Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

250 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.8 seconds

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Electric

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

310 Nm @ 1500-4000 Rpm

350 Nm @ 1500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

13.38 kmpl

12.9 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

215 kmph

180 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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863 Km

Engine

1998 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1969 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.8 seconds

6.9 Seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

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City Mileage

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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Twin Turbo, Sequential

Idle Start/Stop

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1660 mm

1655 mm

Width

1920 mm

1902 mm

Ground Clearance

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Kerb Weight

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2450 Kg

Wheelbase

2865 mm

Length

4755 mm

4708 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle

Integral Axle With Transverse Composite Leaf Spring

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

245 / 50 R19

235 / 55 R19

Rear Tyres

245 / 50 R19

235 / 55 R19

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle

Double Wishbone Suspension

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

5.7 Meters

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

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Roof Mounted Antenna

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Shark Fin Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

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Engine Immobilizer

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Black, Canberra Beige / Black

Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Nappa Leather

Ventilated Seats

All

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Active headrest

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Rear Passenger Seats Type

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Cross-Traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

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Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

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ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

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One Touch Up

All

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One Touch Down

All

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Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

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Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Painted

One Touch - Up

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All

One Touch-Down

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All

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

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Both Sides

Adjustable ORVM

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Turn Indicators on ORVM

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Anti glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal Only

Boot-lid Opener

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Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

9 Inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

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Head Unit Size

—

Gesture Control

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Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

9 Inch

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Wired

Android Auto

Wireless

Wired

iPod Compatibility

Touch Screen Size

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9 Inch

Smart Connectivity

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Analogue

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Head Up Display (HUD)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

40000

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Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (Years)

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2 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

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Unlimited Kilometers

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

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Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

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Cooled Glove Box

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

360 Camera View

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Cigarette Lighter

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Taillights

LED

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Puddle Lamps

Optional

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Automatic Headlamps

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Ambient Interior Lighting

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Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

LED On Front

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Reading Lamp

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Headlights

LED

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

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Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

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Glovebox Lamp

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

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Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

X3 Comparison with similar cars

BMW X3

72.50 Lakh

V/S

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

XC60 Comparison with similar cars

Volvo XC60

69.60 Lakh

V/S

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X3

✓Strong BMW X3 petrol and diesel engine performance
✓Comfortable ride with sporty handling balance
✓Premium interiors and advanced infotainment system
✓Reliable xDrive all-wheel-drive capability
✓Solid build quality and brand value

Volvo XC60

✓Updated design, refreshed trims, added features, and a revamped infotainment system.
✓It now comes with additional ADAS functions.
✓Charming European design.