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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Volvo EC40?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

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  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

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 Touring is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,477 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 488 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

EC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit 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 Touring is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 holds a solid 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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