BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Volvo EC40
Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine or Volvo EC40? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3 Series Gran Limousine and EC40. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Price starts at Rs.60.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 330Li M Sport LWB Petrol AT and Volvo EC40 Price starts at Rs.59.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Ultra. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is 4 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Volvo EC40 can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, 3 Series Gran Limousine provides a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (base model), and EC40 has a range of 530 km/charge (base model).
3 Series Gran Limousine vs EC40
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.60.45 Lakh | Rs.59.00 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1998 cc | N/A |
| Power | 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 15.39 kmpl | 530 km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| 3 Series Gran Limousine specifications | EC40 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 69.89 Lakh Price Breakup | 62.31 Lakh Price Breakup |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| User Rating | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 Litres | 404 Litres |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | - |
| Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm | - |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | EC40 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Front Suspension | Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction | McPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension | Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction | Multi-link suspension with coil springs& hydraulic shock absorbers |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Spare Wheel | {225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels | No& With Puncture Kit |
Front Tyre Size | 225/45 R18 | 235/50 R19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 255/40 R18 | 255/45 R19 |
Turning Radius | 6 meters | 5.7 meters |
Wheels Size | R18 | R19 |
Wheels Type | Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloy |
Exterior
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Exterior | EC40 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Power Windows | Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) | Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) |
Rear Wiper | No | Yes |
Rear Defogger | Yes | No |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | - |
Outside door handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
Bumpers | Body Coloured | Black |
Antenna | Sharkfin | Sharkfin |
Rear Spoiler | No | Body Coloured Boot Mounted |
Roof Rails | No | No |
Bonnet | Manual Lift | Manual Lift |
Outside Mirrors | Electrically Adjustable With Auto Fold | Electrically Adjustable With Power Fold |
Tail Gate | Powered | Powered |
Outside Rear View Mirrors | Body Coloured With Indicators | Black With Indicators |
Instrumentation
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Instrumentation | EC40 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | - |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Gear Indicator | No | No |
Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | - |
Infotainment & Communication
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Infotainment & Communication | EC40 Infotainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 12.3 inches | 9 inch |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | No | - |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Gesture Control | Yes | - |
Integrated Music System | Premium Type | Premium Type With Subwoofer |
Speakers | 16 | 13 |
AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes - Front | Yes - Front |
Front tweeters | No | No |
Android Auto and Apple Carplay | Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay | Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay |
Warranty
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Warranty | EC40 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years/40000 kms | 3 Years/100000 kms |
Extended Warranty | Upto 7 Years/200000 kms | - |
Engine & Transmission
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Engine & Transmission | EC40 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 1998 cc | - |
Engine Type | B48 Turbocharged I4 | - |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Cylinder Configuration | Four Cylinder | - |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Gears | 8 | Automatic |
Power | 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm | - |
Torque | 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm | 660 Nm |
Battery Capacity | - | 78 kwh |
Battery Type | - | Lithium-ion |
Charging Time | - | 27 mins (10-80%) |
Fast Charging | - | Yes |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Comfort & Convenience
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Comfort & Convenience | EC40 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Ventilated Seats | No | Driver Only |
Ventilated Seats Type | No | Cooled & Heated |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Yes | - |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | Yes | Yes |
Drive Modes | 3 | - |
Keyless Entry | Smart Key | Smart Key |
Parking Assist | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Safety | EC40 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
Airbags | 6 | 7 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | - |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | No |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | Yes | No |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Dimensions & Capacity | EC40 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 4823 mm | 4440 mm |
Width | 2068 mm | 1873 mm |
Height | 1441 mm | 1591 mm |
Wheelbase | 2961 mm | 2702 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 171 mm |
No. of Seats | 5 | 5 |
No. of Doors | 4 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | - |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 Litres | - |
Boot Space | 480 Litres | 404 Litres |
Kerb Weight | - | 2185 kg |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Volvo EC40
Safety
3 Series Gran Limousine comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. EC40 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind Spot Detection, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, ADAS.
Body
3 Series Gran Limousine has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 2068 mm wide, 1441 mm high and 4823 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2961 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, EC40 is an with doors and seats 404 Litres boot space, 171 mm ground clearance.It has 1591 mm height, 4440 mm length, 1873 mm width, and 2185 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And EC40 comes with AWD and Automatic Automatic transmission.
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Volvo EC40 FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?
The on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is Rs. 69.89 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Volvo EC40?
The on-road price of Volvo EC40 is Rs. 62.31 Lakh in New Delhi.