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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Volvo EX40?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Volvo EX40

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  • significantly more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,906 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 475 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

EX40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo EX40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers somewhat more boot space – 480 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,800
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 480 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,647 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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