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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Volvo EX60?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo EX60

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

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 Touring is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,934 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 713 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 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 Touring is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo EX60 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers somewhat more torque with 790 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

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 Touring is clearly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 539 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers very slightly more boot space – 523 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 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.

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EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 810 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 is a stylish electric SUV that pairs Scandinavian minimalism with a high-quality, comfortable cabin and an intuitive infotainment experience. It delivers a composed, refined ride with advanced safety and driver-assist systems that make daily driving relaxed and confident.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
54,000 - 67,500 £
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
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
611 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
455 - 461 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
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
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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