The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 84,800

€ 62,700

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘ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 M50d is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
69.4
76.3
86
70.2
74.7
83.1
76.3 in
Width
74.7 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
69.4 in
Height
70.2 in
115.5
192.4
112.5
189.3
192.4 in
Length
189.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
6.81 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
F15
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
B8444S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.28 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
35 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
789 mi
Range
374 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
252 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft