BMW X3xDrive20 M Sport · ₹69.9 Lakh
Volvo XC60XC60 Ultra B5 AWD · ₹68.9 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
X3: ₹69.9 Lakh
XC60: ₹68.9 Lakh (ahead)
XC60 ₹1.00 lakh cheaper
Safety
X3: 5 stars (ahead)
XC60: Not rated yet
Euro NCAP
Mileage
X3: Not published
XC60: 12.9 kmpl
Claimed
Power
X3: 205 bhp
XC60: 247 bhp (ahead)
Torque 330 vs 350 Nm
Boot
X3: 550 litres (ahead)
XC60: 483 litres
Length 4,708 vs 4,708 mm
Versions
X3: 3 (ahead)
XC60: 1
Only X3: diesel, automatic
Pick the X3 for the 5-star safety rating, the bigger boot and more versions.
Pick the XC60 for the lower price and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹69.9 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹77.4 Lakh
₹76.3 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,30,047 a month
₹1,28,199 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
205 bhp
247 bhp
Torque
330 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
12.9 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel / Petrol
Petrol (Mild-Hybrid)
Displacement
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,969 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel / Petrol with 48V MHEV
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol with 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)
Drivetrain
xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD with Instant Traction (Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive)
0-100
7.9 sec (Diesel) / 7.8 sec (Petrol)
6.9 sec
Top Speed
213 km/h
180 km/h (Volvo Global Safety Speed Cap)
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic with Gearshift Paddles
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
Gears
8
8
Paddles
Yes
No
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid (on Petrol 20 M Sport)
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes in Blue)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Double-joint spring-strut front axle with Adaptive Suspension
Double Wishbone Aluminium Front Suspension with Air Suspension & Four-C Adaptive Damper System
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with Adaptive Suspension
Integral Axle Rear Suspension with Air Suspension (Auto Self-Leveling & Cargo Lowering Button in Boot)
Wheel Type
19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 887 M Bicolour)
19-inch 5-Double Spoke Diamond Cut Black Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
245/50 R19 Tubeless Radial Runflat
235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,708 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,902 mm (2,117 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,676 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
204 mm
216 mm (Air Suspension adjusts ride height)
Kerb Weight
1,815 kg
1,900 kg
Boot Space
550 Litres (expandable to 1,600 L)
483 Litres (expandable to 1,410 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
65 Litres
71 Litres
Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.7 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 35.3/40, child occupant 41.5/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 37.2/38, child occupant 42.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee airbag, front side thorax, full curtain airbags + Whiplash Protection System WHIPS)
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control HDC, Performance Control)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Roll Stability Control RSC, Understeer Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Braking, Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View & Reversing Assistant)
Level 2 ADAS (Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control & Steering Support up to 130 km/h, City Safety Collision Avoidance with Steering Support, Blind Spot Information System BLIS with Steer Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Brake, Oncoming Lane Mitigation)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & 3D View
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Grid Lines & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)
Yes (Direct TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen Central Display with BMW Live Cockpit Professional (iDrive 7.0 / Curved Display)
9.0-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Built-in Google Automotive OS (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store natively integrated)
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Information Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Native Android Automotive OS
Connected Tech
My BMW App, Remote 3D View, BMW Digital Key, Over-the-Air Updates
Volvo Cars App with Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, Vehicle Tracker, Digital Key, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)
Bowers & Wilkins High-Fidelity Audio System (15 speakers 1,100W output with Gothenburg Concert Hall Acoustic Profile)
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric tilt & slide)
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & 2-Way Lumbar Support
14-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Memory (2 Slots), Heating, Ventilation & 5 Massage Programs in Nappa Leather + Tailored Wool Blend option
Climate Control
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with digital rear controls
4-Zone Electronic Climate Control with CleanZone Advanced Air Quality System (filters 95% of PM2.5 particulates)
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Charging Tray in center console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Adaptive Full LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Darkened M Bezels
Full LED 'Thor's Hammer' Active High Beam Headlamps with Cornering Dynamic Illumination
Tail Lights
Full LED Sculpted 3D Pincer-Style Taillights
Full LED L-Shaped Vertical Signature Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Fog Lights
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Crystal Gear Selector by Orrefors (Handcrafted Swedish Crystal) & Chrome Roof Rails
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km
Choice
Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹69.9 Lakh – ₹76 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
Colours
12 colours
7 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, automatic
xDrive20 M Sport₹69.9 Lakh XC60 Ultra B5 AWD₹68.9 Lakh XC60 ₹1.00 lakh less X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro₹76 Lakh XC60 Ultra B5 AWD₹68.9 Lakh XC60 ₹7.10 lakh lessOnly the X3 sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹75 Lakh.
On-road price in six cities
X3 xDrive20 M Sport against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD
| City | X3 | XC60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹79.49 Lakh | ₹78.37 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.13 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹79.49 Lakh | ₹78.37 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.13 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹77.4 Lakh | ₹76.3 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.10 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹83.06 Lakh | ₹81.88 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.18 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹84.47 Lakh | ₹83.27 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.20 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹85.19 Lakh | ₹83.98 Lakh | XC60 ₹1.21 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the X3 or the XC60?
The XC60, by ₹1.00 lakh on the versions compared here: X3 xDrive20 M Sport at ₹69.9 Lakh against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD at ₹68.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹77.4 Lakh against ₹76.3 Lakh.
Which is safer?
The X3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The XC60: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The X3 has 6 airbags and the XC60 8 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The X3 xDrive20 M Sport makes 205 bhp and 330 Nm and the XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD makes 247 bhp and 350 Nm.
Which is bigger?
They are the same length, 4,708 mm. Boot space is 550 litres in the X3 and 483 litres in the XC60.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹1,30,047 a month for the X3 and ₹1,28,199 for the XC60, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
