Here’s a full, spec-level, “all-details” comparison of Volvo EX60 vs BMW Neue Klasse iX3 (iX3 50 xDrive), using official Volvo/BMW documents where available, and clearly labeling anything that’s not yet published.
Primary sources:
- Volvo EX60 “Price and Specification | Model Year 2027 | January 2026” (EUR retail price list + technical data + standard features + options & codes).
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive “Media information 09/2025” PDF (full technical specification sheet).
- BMW press release: “The start of a new era. The new BMW iX3.” (BMW Group PressClub)
- BMW UK technical data page (same hard numbers, web format). (BMW UK)
Also referenced: Volvo’s Swedish model page for public headline specs. (Volvo Cars)
1) Line-up, trims, and positioning
Volvo EX60
Powertrains: P6 RWD, P10 AWD, P12 AWD.
Trims: Plus, Ultra (Ultra adds extra equipment on top of Plus).
BMW Neue Klasse iX3
Publicly published as iX3 50 xDrive (AWD) as the headline launch configuration. (Other variants may follow, but the official “all-details” sheet is for iX3 50 xDrive.)
2) Core performance and powertrain
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | P6 RWD; P10/P12 AWD | Electric AWD (two motors) |
| Max power | P6 275 kW (374 hp); P10 375 kW (510 hp); P12 500 kW (680 hp) | 345 kW (469 hp) |
| Max torque | P6 480 Nm; P10 710 Nm; P12 790 Nm | 645 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | P6 5.9 s; P10 4.4 s; P12 3.9 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) across variants | 210 km/h (limited) |
| Motor tech | (Not broken down into motor types in Volvo sheet) | Rear: EESM; Front: ASM (BMW 6th-gen eDrive), with individual motor peak outputs listed |
Performance take: EX60 spans a much wider performance envelope (P6 → P12). BMW’s iX3 50 xDrive lands roughly between EX60 P6 and P10 on acceleration, and below P10/P12 on peak torque.
3) Battery, charging, and road-trip speed
Battery capacity and system voltage
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (net/usable) | P6 80 kWh, P10 91 kWh, P12 112 kWh | 108.7 kWh net |
| Battery (nominal/gross) | P6 83 kWh, P10 95 kWh, P12 117 kWh | Not stated as “gross” in the BMW PDF; net is explicit |
| HV battery voltage | Volvo describes 800V charging and publishes 800V DC timing figures | 698.9 V nominal battery voltage in spec sheet |
DC fast charging
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Peak DC | Volvo marketing/spec pages cite up to 400 kW, and the price list gives 800V DC timing at 320–370 kW depending on variant | Up to 400 kW DC |
| 10–80% DC | P6: 15 min @ 320 kW (800V); P10: 15 min @ 370 kW (800V); P12: 19 min @ 370 kW (800V) | 21 min @ 400 kW (800V DC) |
| “10 min add range” | Volvo pages talk mainly about 10–80 time; (some markets also quote “km in 10 min” elsewhere) (Volvo Cars) | 309–372 km added in 10 min at max DC rate (official sheet) |
AC charging
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| AC max | EX60 includes 3-phase 22 kW in its equipment list, and publishes 3-phase AC time tables up to 22 kW | 11 kW standard; 22 kW optional; official 0–100 times given for both |
Charging headline: EX60 (especially P6/P10) is published with very aggressive 10–80 times (15 min) at 800V HPC. BMW is 21 min, but supports the strong “+309–372 km in 10 minutes” claim in its official sheet.
4) WLTP range and consumption
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | P6 620 km, P10 660 km, P12 810 km | 678–805 km (WLTP combined range, config dependent) |
| WLTP consumption | P6 14.7, P10 15.7, P12 16.0 kWh/100 km | 15.1–17.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP combined, config dependent) |
Efficiency: On the published numbers, EX60 is extremely efficient for its size (especially P6). BMW’s spread reflects different wheel/tyre configurations and equipment.
5) Dimensions, weights, payload, towing, cargo
Exterior dimensions and manoeuvrability
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Length / wheelbase | 4803 / 2970 mm | 4782 / 2897 mm |
| Width | Mirrors extended/folded: 2067 / 1993 mm | Body: 1895 mm; incl mirrors 2093 mm (BMW UK) |
| Height | 1639 mm | 1635 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.3 m kerb-to-kerb (11.8 wall-to-wall) | 12.1 m |
Weight and load capability
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb / running order | Kerb: 2115 / 2275 / 2330 kg (P6/P10/P12) | Unladen (DIN/EU): 2285 / 2360 kg |
| Payload | 460 / 460 / 455 kg (dependent on spec) | 540 kg |
| Roof load | 100 kg | 75 kg |
| Towing (braked) | 2000 kg (P6); 2400 kg (P10/P12) | 2000 kg (12% grade), 750 kg unbraked |
| Towball load | 100 kg | 80 kg |
Cargo / storage
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | To roof (2-seat/5-seat): 1647 / 634 L; to glassline (2-seat/5-seat): 998 / 523 L | 520–1750 L |
| Frunk | (Not listed as a volume in the Volvo price list) | 58 L under-bonnet storage |
Utility headline: If you tow, EX60 AWD (P10/P12) has the published advantage: 2,400 kg vs BMW’s 2,000 kg.
6) Ground clearance, wading, and off-road geometry
| Item | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 182 mm unladen / 178 mm with 1 person | 176 mm unladen |
| Wading depth | 450 mm (walking speed) | 400 mm (at 5 km/h) |
| Approach / departure / breakover | 18.5 / 19.7 / 14.7° | Approach/departure/breakover: 18.6 / 20.2 / 15.9° |
7) Chassis, suspension, brakes, wheels/tyres
Volvo EX60 (published hardware highlights)
- Active Four-C chassis (four-corner adaptive dampers) is standard for P10 and P12 in Plus trim.
- Wheels/tyres (Plus standard example): 20″, 235/55 front and 255/50 rear.
BMW iX3 (very explicit in the spec sheet)
- Front suspension: double-joint spring strut axle (aluminium-steel), torque arm + anti-roll bar.
- Rear suspension: five-link axle (aluminium-steel), separately arranged springs/dampers.
- Brakes: vented discs 330 mm front / 345 mm rear, single-piston floating callipers.
- Steering: EPS with Servotronic; lock-to-lock 2.8 turns.
- Tyres/rims listed: 255/45 R20 105W XL, rims 8.5J×20.
- Aero: cX×A = 0.24 × 2.62.
8) Driver assistance and safety
Volvo EX60 (Plus standard list is extensive)
From the official “Plus standard features” list (examples; this is not a partial marketing summary—these are line items in the price list):
- Adaptive Cruise Control, Pilot Assist with Lane Change and Curve Speed Assist
- BLIS with steer assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Autobrake, Rear Collision Warning/Mitigation
- Forward detection + autobrake + steering assistance (vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, “large animals and objects”)
- Driver Understanding System (eye tracking + hands-on steering detection)
- 360° camera with 3D view, Park Pilot Assist, front/rear park assist, door opening alert, intersection autobrake, run-off road protection, etc.
BMW iX3 (safety systems spelled out at a higher level + core passive safety)
BMW’s sheet focuses on the driving-dynamics control stack plus key passive safety:
- “Heart of Joy” integrated drivetrain & driving dynamics management; integrated braking; DSC incl ABS/ASC/DTC; CBC; HDC; trailer stability control.
- Airbags: front, side, interaction airbag, head airbags front/rear; seatbelt tensioners/limiters in front; tyre pressure indicator.
(BMW’s full ADAS feature matrix is typically in market brochures/configurators; it’s not fully enumerated in the 4-page “Media information” sheet.)
9) Infotainment, displays, connectivity, and audio
Volvo EX60 (published in the spec/feature list)
- Displays: 11.4″ driver display + 15.04″ OLED curved centre touchscreen.
- Google stack: Google Maps, entertainment apps, voice with Google Assistant and Google Gemini (vehicle functions + web + connected home).
- Connected services: Volvo Cars app services + OTA updates; “Volvo Car Connect Plus for 4 years” (unlimited mobile data) listed (market terms apply).
- Audio: Plus includes Bose Premium Audio 1,200W / 21 speakers; Ultra adds Bowers & Wilkins 1,820W / 28 speakers with Dolby Atmos etc.
BMW iX3 (what’s official vs what’s not in the short sheet)
BMW’s press material emphasizes the new “digital/UX” direction and software-defined architecture:
- New electronics/software architecture with multiple high-performance computers (“superbrains”) highlighted in the press release. (BMW Group PressClub)
- The short “Media information” sheet is mostly mechanical/technical and doesn’t include the full infotainment feature breakdown.
10) Bidirectional charging / V2X
| Feature | Volvo EX60 | BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| V2X support | Volvo lists bi-directional capabilities: Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home as an equipment line item. | BMW sheet explicitly lists: V2L (optional) 3.7 kW AC, V2H 11.0 kW DC, V2G 11.0 kW DC. |
11) Pricing, trims, and options
Volvo EX60 EUR retail prices (official list)
These are retail prices in the Volvo Ireland price list (tax/fees vary by country):
PLUS
- P6 RWD: €66,695
- P10 AWD: €69,995
- P12 AWD: €76,595
ULTRA
- P6 RWD: €73,995
- P10 AWD: €77,295
- P12 AWD: €83,895
Volvo EX60 options (codes + EUR pricing)
Selected examples (these are explicitly listed with option codes and € amounts):
- Exterior paint choice: €1,100
- Electrochromic panoramic roof (code 1291): €1,250
- Electric retractable towbar (1028): €1,500
- Dark tinted windows (179): €650
- Integrated child seat for outer rear seats (322): €300
- Upholstery upgrades: perforated Nordico €1,000, perforated Nappa €1,750 (trim-dependent).
- Wheel upgrades: multiple 21″/22″ options €250–€1,250 depending on trim.
BMW iX3 pricing
BMW’s “Media information” sheet is a technical spec sheet and doesn’t include retail pricing.
BMW’s consumer pages typically show pricing per market via configurator rather than in the spec PDF; that varies by country and campaigns. (BMW UK)
12) Bottom-line comparison by priority
Pick EX60 if you care most about:
- Towing (up to 2,400 kg on AWD variants)
- Very fast published 10–80% charging (as low as 15 min)
- A very explicit, transparent trim + option price list in EUR with feature-by-feature equipment.
Pick iX3 if you care most about:
- A strong “single flagship” configuration with 805 km WLTP headline, 400 kW peak DC, and an official “+309–372 km in 10 min” claim.
- The level of published mechanical detail (battery voltage, aero cX×A, brake disc sizes, suspension layout, etc.) in one compact spec sheet.