The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14)
€ 47,600

€ 63,200

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 3.2 is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
70.2
74.7
83.1
66.5
78.1
86.4
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.2 in
Height
66.5 in
112.5
189.3
115.5
192
189.3 in
Length
192 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
4855 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
2.6 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
C
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
B6324S5
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
436 mi
Range
523 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
436 mi
523 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
216 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).
191.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
216 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
4
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft









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