Comparison between:
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
- 2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric | |
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| Model alias | - | P12 Electric AWD |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | P12 AWD Electric |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | Europe | Global |
| Price | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) | GBP 64,860 (UK, Jan 2026) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire | Ice White Onyx Black Crystal White Denim Blue Vapor Gray Aurora Silver Sand Dune Forest Lake Heather Brozne |
| Interior colors | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M | Charcoal Cardamom Dawn Rye-Dawn |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.4 in 4760 mm | 189.1 in 4803 mm |
| Width | - | 75.1 in 1908 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.7 in 2075 mm | 81.4 in 2067 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.4 in 1865 mm | 78.5 in 1993 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 116.9 in 2970 mm |
| Front track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm |
| Rear track | 63.5 in 1613 mm | 64.6 in 1640 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.7 in 855 mm | 35.4 in 899 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 36.8 in 934 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.5 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 19.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 14.7 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 17.7 in 450 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 7.0 in 178 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 7.2 in 182 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1017 mm | 42.8 in 1086 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 946 mm | 40.6 in 1030 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.6 in 1437 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1374 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 55.6 in 1413 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 53.1 in 1349 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 368.1 in 9351 mm |
| Trunk volume | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 | 634.0 l 22.39 ft3 0.63 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1647.0 l 58.16 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | 85.0 l 3.00 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | 1003.1 lb 455 kg |
| GVWR | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg | 6305.22 lb 2860 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.21 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Optional fully electric towbar |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | HD1001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 5500 rpm | - |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | HF1002N0 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 790 Nm 80.6 kgm 582.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW | E800V27 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 3.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 km | EPA, CMB: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km EPA, CMB: 390.2 mi / 628.0 km EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CTY: 608.9 mi / 980.0 km WLTP, CMB: 503.3 mi / 810.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi | EPA, CMB: 31.2 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32.2 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33.2 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 21.7 kWh/100 mi WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 mi |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 11.3 m 37.07 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle | Independent Double wishbone Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Five-link Hydraulic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Additional information | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 35 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 8Jx20 8.5Jx21 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 102W | 235/55R20 255/45R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 112 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 113.4 kWh | 117 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 162.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | CATL |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 960 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell configuration | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | - |
| Energy density | 190 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Heat pump |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | 800V system Bidirectional charging Breathe Charge software |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 400 kW | AC 22 kW DC 120 kW DC 370 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 400 kW, 0:19 AC 11 kW, 12:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 360° camera with 3D view (S) BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) (S) Park Pilot Assist (S) 11.4-inch forward driver display (S) 15.04-inch landscape centre display (S) NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin with DriveOS (S) Wireless phone charging (S) Air purifier and remote cabin pre-cleaning (S) Humidity sensor (S) Remote interior pre-conditioning (S) Three-zone climate system (S) High voltage air heater (S) 60/40 split load floor (S) Ergonomically designed front seats (S) Folding three-split rear seat with one touch fold (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power adjustable front seats with 2-way power lumbar support (S) Power folding rear head restraints (S) Power reclinable rear seat backrests (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Fixed panoramic roof (S) Hands-free power tailgate (S) Tempered side and rear windows (S) Wiper blades with integrated heating (S) Auto-dimmed rear view mirrors (S) Frameless heated door mirrors (S) High-level interior illumination (S) Matrix LED headlights (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Volvo Cars SPA3 platform |
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |