BMW X3 vs Volvo EC40

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Volvo EC40 price starts at Rs. 59.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 69.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the X3 returns a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the EC40 offers a claimed 530 km/charge. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the EC40 a 78kWh battery producing 402.30bhp. If you're deciding between the X3 and EC40, the EC40 is the better pick for affordability.

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X3 vs EC40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Volvo EC40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 59.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 13.38 kmpl530 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1998 cc78kWh
Max power / Motor 187bhp@5000rpm402.30bhp
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportVolvo EC40 E80BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
Rating
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Brand Name BMW Volvo BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc Not Available 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 402.30bhp 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 1-Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD AWD FWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Volvo EC40 Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 235/50 R19 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 413 Liters 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,14,133 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 2.46 Lakh EC40 Insurance Rs. 2.07 Lakh X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
Not Available
B38 turbo I3
Motor Power
Not Available
402.30
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
78kWh
Not Available
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
402.30bhp
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Range
Not Available
530 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
660Nm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
1-Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Twin
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
No
Charging Time
Not Available
27Min (150 kW DC)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
No
Charging Options
Not Available
11 kW AC | 150 kW DC
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
8 Hours
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
27Min (150 kW)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
4.7 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
Not Available
16.35 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
235/50 R19
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
610 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
413
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
4
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
413 Liters
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4440*1873*1591 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2080 mm
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
15
Not Available
12
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
9 Inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
SIPS Airbag,,Inflatable Curtains,,Whiplash protection front seat,Belt minder all seats EU Logic,Pyrotechnical pretensioners front rear outer positions,Cut-off switch passenger airbag,Isofix outer position rear seat,Collision Mitigation support front,Lane Keeping aid,Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert,,Collision Mitigation support rear,Rain sensor
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.
BMW Connected
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Not Available
E Manual
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Yes

frontTread
Not Available
1641 mm
Not Available
rearLegroom
Not Available
917 mm
Not Available
frontLegroom
Not Available
1040 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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