Volvo EX40 vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo EX40, Volvo C40 Recharge and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine. The Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh, Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl.

EX40 vs C40 Recharge vs 3 Series Gran Limousine Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EX40	C40 Recharge	3 Series Gran Limousine
Price	Rs. 56.10 Lakh	Rs. 62.95 Lakh	Rs. 60.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-	1998 cc
Power	-	408 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol

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Volvo EX40

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Rs. 56.10 Lakh

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

Rs. 62.95 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

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Volvo EX40

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180	180	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	4.7	6.2
Engine		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Dual Synchronous motor with permanent magnet		B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		408 bhp	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		660 Nm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm
Max Motor Performance	238 bhp, 420 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			15.39View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	475	530	908
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	69 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar		Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers,Stabilizer Bar		Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R19	225 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	255 / 45 R19	255 / 40 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Recycled Material	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Aluminium	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer			Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	13	8	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Onyx Black	Onyx Black	Carbon Black Metallic
Fjord Blue	Fjord Blue	Portimao Blue Metallic
Sage Green	Fusion Red	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Cloud Blue	Sage Green	Mineral White Metallic
Crystal White	Cloud Blue
	Vapour Grey
	Silver Dawn
	Crystal White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

2 Ratings

5.0/5

12 Ratings

4.8/5

10 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.7Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

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Volvo C40 Recharge E80

The driving experience was top-notch. This car is a paradise for driving lovers. Looks are stunning and can attract all other travelers on the road. Best class and comfort in this segment.

BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a luxurious and powerful sedan that offers an impressive driving experience. Here is a brief review of this car, covering all aspects Buying experience: Buying a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a seamless experience with BMW's efficient sales and after-sales service. The BMW Brand is Known for its quality and the dealership experience reflects that. Driving Experience: The BMW 3 Series Gran limousine provides a smooth and refined driving experience with its powerful engine and advanced suspension system. It offers precise handling and excellent grip, making it an ideal car for long drives and daily commutes Looks and performance: The BMW 3 Series looks stunning with its signature kidney grille and sharp LED headlights. The cabin is spacious and luxurious, with leather upholstery and advanced technology features. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 258 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. Servicing and maintenance: BMW provides excellent after-sales services, with scheduled maintenance plans and warranty programs that cover all aspects of the car Pros and Cons: Pros of the BMW include its luxurious and spacious cabin impressive driving experience, and advanced technology features. The only potential downside is its higher price compared to some competitors

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Rs. 56.10 Lakh onwards

Rs. 46.05 Lakh onwards

VolvoC40 Recharge

Rs. 62.95 Lakh onwards

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EX40 vs C40 Recharge vs 3 Series Gran Limousine Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo EX40, Volvo C40 Recharge and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?

Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh, Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh. Hence Volvo EX40 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volvo EX40 vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Length (mm)	4440	4440	4823
Width (mm)	1863	1873	2068
Height (mm)	1647	1591	1441
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2702	2961

Doors (Doors)	5	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	419	413
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)			59

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	40000