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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 73,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Volvo EX90?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Volvo EX90

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 73,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,763 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 519 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

EX90

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 Volvo EX90 offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo EX90 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers somewhat more torque with 870 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX90 carries somewhat more – 585 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is far ahead overall 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 £73,700
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 - 620 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
73,700 - 91,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
6 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,764 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
544 - 585 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
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
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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