Volvo S90 vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo S90 and BMW 3 Series. The Volvo S90 price is Rs. 68.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. The Volvo S90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. S90 provides the mileage of 14.7 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl.

S90 vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S90	3 Series
Price	Rs. 68.25 Lakh	Rs. 41.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1995 cc
Power	250 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Volvo S90

B5 Ultimate

Rs. 68.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volvo S90

B5 Ultimate

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.2
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	250 bhp @ 5500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Max Motor Performance	13.41 bhp 40 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.7View Mileage Details	19.62View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	882
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 Volt
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4969 4709
Width (mm)
1890 1827
Height (mm)
1440 1442
Wheelbase (mm)
2941 2851
Ground Clearance (mm)
152
Kerb Weight (kg)
1660
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
461 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60 57

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Dual Link Strut
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R18	225 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle 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 Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	18 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, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Manual

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 40000

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
	Denim Blue	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Platinum Grey	Mineral Grey Metallic
	Crystal White	Alpine White

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S90 vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo S90 and BMW 3 Series?

Volvo S90 price is Rs. 68.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between S90 and 3 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the B5 Ultimate variant, mileage of S90 is 14.7kmpl and for the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, mileage of 3 Series is 19.62kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to S90

Q: How is the performance of S90 compared to 3 Series?

For the B5 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of S90 produces 250 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Volvo S90 vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4969	4709
Width (mm)	1890	1827
Height (mm)	1440	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2941	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)	152
Kerb Weight (kg)		1660

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	461	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	57

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000