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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Volvo XC60?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • marginally more trunk space

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 19 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 somewhat more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers only slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers marginally more boot space – 483 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries only slightly more – 550 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

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
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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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