The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 65,800
€ 63,700
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘ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 xDrive40d is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6217 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
309 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
465 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
15.59 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
38 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
33 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
852 mi
Range
368 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
852 mi
368 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
255.7 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
127.6 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
