Volvo XC40 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison

    Volvo XC40

    BMW 3 Series

    2026 Volvo
    XC40
    vs
    2025 BMW
    3 Series
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L
    394 km
    59L
    566 to 602 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $54,990 - $62,990
    $167,100 - $186,100
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Dynamic driving characteristics
    • Compliant ride
    • Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
    Misses
    • Tardy acceleration
    • Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
    • Touchscreen looks a little small
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    Colours Available

    The XC40 is available in the following colours:

    • Black Stone solid
    • Sage Green metallic (new)
    • Fjord Blue metallic (new)
    • Silver Dawn metallic (new)
    • Bright Dusk metallic (new)
    • Onyx Black metallic
    • Crystal White pearl
    • Fusion Red metallic
    • Thunder Grey metallic

    Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    19692993
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L
    Cylinders
    46
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    145kW353kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    48006250
    Torque
    300Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    15002650 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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