Volvo S90 vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo S90 and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]. The Volvo S90 price is Rs. 68.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. The Volvo S90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. S90 provides the mileage of 14.7 kmpl and 3 Series [2010-2012] provides the mileage of 12.05 kmpl.

S90 vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S90	3 Series [2010-2012]
Price	Rs. 68.25 Lakh	Rs. 30.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1997 cc
Power	250 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volvo S90

B5 Ultimate

Rs. 68.25 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

Rs. 30.43 Lakh

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Volvo S90

B5 Ultimate

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.2
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	250 bhp @ 5500 rpm	184 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm	270 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Max Motor Performance	13.41 bhp, 40 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.7View Mileage Details	12.05View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	882
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Battery	48 Volt
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	255 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R18	255 / 55 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Partial
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Black
	Denim Blue	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Platinum Grey	Black Sapphire
	Crystal White	Sparkling Bronze
		Mineral Grey
		Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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S90 vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo S90 and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]?

Volvo S90 price is Rs. 68.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between S90 and 3 Series [2010-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the B5 Ultimate variant, mileage of S90 is 14.7kmpl and for the 320i variant, mileage of 3 Series [2010-2012] is 12.05kmpl. Thus making S90 the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]

Q: How is the performance of S90 compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]?

For the B5 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Petrol engine of S90 produces 250 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 320i variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2010-2012] produces 184 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Volvo S90 vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

Length (mm)	4969	4624
Width (mm)	1890	2031
Height (mm)	1440	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2941	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1560

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited