Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC60 and BMW X3. The Volvo XC60 price is Rs. 68.10 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 71.20 Lakh. The Volvo XC60 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl.

XC60 B5 Ultra vs X3 xDrive20 M Sport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC60	X3
Price	Rs. 68.10 Lakh	Rs. 71.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1998 cc
Power	250 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volvo XC60

B5 Ultra

Rs. 68.10 Lakh

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BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

Rs. 71.20 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Volvo XC60

B5 Ultra

BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Four-cylinder twin turbo-charged engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo (Sequential)	Turbocharged
Battery	48	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	250 bhp @ 5500 rpm	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	180
Mileage		ARAI: 13.38 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring	Five-link Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	6
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	245 / 50 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS		Level 3
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Yes (6 colours)
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.2" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	14 Bowers & Wilkins Speakers, 1 Subwoofer	15 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal)	Dual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Crystal White	Alpine White
	Denim Blue	Black Sapphire
	Onyx Black	Tanzanite Blue
	Platinum Grey	Dune Grey
	Vapour Grey	Dune Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

5 Ratings

4.6/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.3Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.7Performance
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Great vechile

The Epic Split ad, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, was a landmark campaign that showcased the steering precision and stability of Volvo trucks. This campaign is widely regarded as one of the most successful and memorable marketing efforts in Volvo's history.

BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport

I like BMW very much, the way it drifts and the smoothness it has. I really like it very much, its mileage is also good in diesel and its safety is also awesome, and its technology is also good.

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XC60 comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4708 mm * 1902 mm * 1655 mm	4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2865

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	483 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	68

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Chrome Finish
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details	Volvo Cars App, 5 free
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Approach Angle (Degree)	23.1
Departure Angle (Degree)	25.5
Rampover Angle (Degree)	20.8