Volvo XC60 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison

    Volvo XC60

    BMW 3 Series

    2026 Volvo
    XC60
    vs
    2025 BMW
    3 Series
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    71L
    114 to 540 km
    59L
    566 to 602 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $74,990 - $101,990
    $167,100 - $186,100
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Powerful, efficient powertrain
    • User-friendly interior technology
    • User-friendly interior technology
    Misses
    • Wrong side of $100,000
    • Less cabin storage than rivals
    • No real changes for 2025
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:

    • Ice White
    • Crystal White*
    • Onyx Black*
    • Denim Blue*
    • Pine Grey*
    • Fusion Red*
    • Thunder Grey*
    • Platinum Grey*
    • Silver Dawn*

    *Premium finishes cost $1950 extra

    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
    TURBO & SUPERCHARGER, TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    19692993
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L
    Cylinders
    46
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    183kW - 340kW353kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    5400 - 60006250
    Torque
    350Nm - 709Nm550Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1800 - 30002650 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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