The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 69,500

€ 55,700

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 4.8i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
68.5
76.1
86.5
69.9
76
84.3
76.1 in
Width
76 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.5 in
Height
69.9 in
115.5
191.1
117.5
194.9
191.1 in
Length
194.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
4.49 %

General
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
E70
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 hp
230 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
440 mi
Range
761 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
440 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 4.8i
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft















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