The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 103,000

€ 65,800

€ 103,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 B5.
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
66.8
78.1
86.4
69.9
76
84.3
78.1 in
Width
76 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.8 in
Height
69.9 in
115.5
192
117.5
194.9
192 in
Length
194.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4436 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
1131 lb
20.32 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
E71
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
B4204T26
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
478 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC90 B5
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid X6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
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11.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.96 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
11.65 lb/hp
17.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
24 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
534 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
534 mi
559 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
187.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Volvo XC90 B5
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft