2018 BMW X3 M40i vs. 2018 Volvo XC90

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between X3 M40i and XC90?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Volvo XC90, which is $7,600 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW X3 M40i. Also, the 2018 X3 M40i pulls more horsepower than the 2018 XC90. In addition, not only X3 M40i is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the XC90. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Volvo XC90 seats two more the BMW X3 M40i. In addition to seating more passengers, you will fit more stuff in the trunk as it has 13.1 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and fuel economy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$54,500
$46,900
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
355 hp
250 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.6 sec
7.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
84.2 in
84.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.7 in
79.1 in
Length
Length
186.1 in
194.9 in
Height
Height
66.0 in
69.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.8 in
117.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.5 ft2
107.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.3 in
40.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.5 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.4 in
37.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.0 in
56.5 in

Costs

2018 BMW X3 M40i

2018 Volvo XC90

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
$2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$509 (2018 BMW X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle)
$459 (2018 Volvo XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum *Ltd Avail*)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,374
$22,323
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