Volvo XC90 vs BMW M3

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and BMW M3. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M3 is available in 2979 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl.

XC90 vs M3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	M3
Price	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	2979 cc
Power	300 bhp	444 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M3

Sedan

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

BMW M3

Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	300 bhp	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	420 Nm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.04View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	809
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Five Link Rear Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	275 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	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		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	TFT Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	San Marino Blue Metallic
	Platinum Grey	Azurite Black Metallic
	Denim Blue	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Bright Dusk	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Crystal White	Frozen Black Metallic
		Yas Marina Blue Metallic
		Mineral Grey Metallic
		Smoky Topaz Metallic
		Champagne Quartz Metallic
		Frozen Red Metallic
		Mineral White Metallic
		Sakhir Orange Metallic
		Alpine White
		Austin Yellow Metallic
		Frozen Brilliant White Metallic

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XC90 vs M3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and BMW M3?

Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Volvo XC90 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of XC90 compared to M3?

For the B6 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Petrol engine of XC90 produces 300 bhp of power and 420 Nm of torque. For the Sedan variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of M3 produces 444 bhp @ 7000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 2350 rpm of torque.

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Volvo XC90 vs BMW M3

Length (mm)	4953	4671
Width (mm)	1931	1877
Height (mm)	1771	1430
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	2812
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1595

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	709	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	63

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

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

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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