The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 65,100

€ 62,700

€ 65,100
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 considerably. The BMW X6 xDrive40d is 2.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
66.5
78.1
86.4
70.2
74.7
83.1
78.1 in
Width
74.7 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
66.5 in
Height
70.2 in
115.5
192
112.5
189.3
192 in
Length
189.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
3.38 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
E71
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 X6 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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
302 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
31 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
27 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
704 mi
Range
374 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
704 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 X6 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










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