BMW X3 vs Volvo EC40

How does the BMW X3 stack up against the Volvo EC40? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X3BMW X3
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Volvo EC40Volvo EC40
SpecBMW X3Volvo EC40
Horsepower (max)463 hp442 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.6 s4.6 s
Top speed250 km/h180 km/h
Variants610
Body styleMid-size SUVElectric compact SUV coupe
GenerationG45EC40
Production2024 – present2024 – present
Length4,755 mm4,440 mm
Width1,920 mm1,873 mm
Height1,660 mm1,591 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm2,702 mm

BMW X3 vs Volvo EC40: common questions

Is the BMW X3 or Volvo EC40 faster?
Both the BMW X3 and Volvo EC40 hit 0-60 mph in about 4.4s (0-100 km/h in 4.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X3 or the Volvo EC40?
The BMW X3 makes more power: 463 hp (345 kW) versus 442 hp (330 kW) for the Volvo EC40.
Is the BMW X3 or Volvo EC40 faster on top speed?
The BMW X3 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 112 mph (180 km/h) for the Volvo EC40.
What is the main difference between the BMW X3 and the Volvo EC40?
The BMW X3 is a mid-size suv, while the Volvo EC40 is a electric compact suv coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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