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BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60. The BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 46.85 Lakh and Volvo S60 price is ₹ 45.90 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volvo S60 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). 3 Series provides the mileage of 16.1 kmpl and S60 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

3 Series vs S60 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series	S60
Price	₹ 46.85 Lakh	₹ 45.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1969 cc
Power	255 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

₹ 46.85 Lakh

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Volvo S60

T4 Inscription

₹ 45.90 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

Volvo S60

T4 Inscription

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.8	7.9
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L B4204T6 I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm	300 Nm @ 1300 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.1View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	951.67	845
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4709 4761
Width (mm) 1827 2040
Height (mm) 1435 1431
Wheelbase (mm) 2851 2872
Ground Clearance (mm) 135 142
Kerb Weight (kg) 1700
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 480 442
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 59 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Braking Performance (metres)	33
Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	235 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	14 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black \| Black	Blond / Charcoal, Charcoal, Brown / Charcoal
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Electrically Adjustable Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

Lighting

Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 3 2
Warranty (Kilometres) 40000 Unlimited
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way

Brochure

	3 Series Brochure Checkout BMW 3 Series brochure for complete details about the car	S60 Brochure Checkout Volvo S60 brochure for complete details about the car
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CarWale's Opinion

Good Things	Performance Ride and handling Comfort, luxury	Swedish elegance Silent engine, good on-road dynamics Comfortable and practical cabin, lots of safety tech
Could be Better	Limited ground clearance with a full load Shallow boot	Limited variants No powertrain options Sparse dealer network

Colours

	Mediterranean Blue Metallic	Onyx Black
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Denim Blue
	Alpine White View Colour Images	Maple Brown
		Fusion Red
		Crystal White Pearl View Colour Images

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3 Series vs S60 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60?

BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 46.85 Lakh and Volvo S60 price is ₹ 45.90 Lakh. Hence Volvo S60 is the cheapest amongst these cars. For detailed comparison of 3 Series vs S60, click here.

Q: Which car between 3 Series and S60 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 330i Sport version, mileage of 3 Series is 16.1kmpl and for the T4 Inscription version, mileage of S60 is 14kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to S60

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series compared to S60?

For the 330i Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550 rpm of torque. For the T4 Inscription version, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of S60 produces 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1300 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 3 Series and S60, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 3 Series and S60 comparison, we have considered most popular version on CarWale as default, however, any version of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60

Length (mm)	4709	4761
Width (mm)	1827	2040
Height (mm)	1435	1431
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2872
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	142
Kerb Weight (kg)		1700

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	480	442
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	60

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	3	2
Warranty (Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited

BMW 3 Series vs Volvo S60

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