BMW X3 vs Volvo XC60 (2026)
BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) and Volvo XC60 (₹70.90 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.30 Lakh lower than the BMW X3.
- The Volvo XC60 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Volvo XC60 in short
The XC60 is Volvo's best-known model in India, refreshed in 2025 and sold as a single fully-loaded B5 AWD Ultra at ₹70.90 lakh — Volvo's current official figure for the MY2027 revision; some aggregators still show the older ₹69.60 lakh price. The 250 hp mild-hybrid petrol with AWD is the only powertrain. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the midsize luxury SUV class, undercutting the GLC by about ₹6 lakh.
Full XC60 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X3 or XC60?
The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.30 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X3 vs XC60 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X3 — not yet tested; Volvo XC60 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X3 or the XC60?
The Volvo XC60 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.30 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. The Volvo XC60 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.