The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,800

€ 70,900

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 3.2 is 4.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive48i.
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
1784
1898
2110
1739
1933
2197
1898 mm
Width
1933 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1784 mm
Height
1739 mm
2857
4807
2933
4854
4807 mm
Length
4854 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
2202 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2785 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
C
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
B6324S5
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
4799 CC
240 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
350 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 bhp
350 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
475 NM
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
320 NM
475 NM
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
9.18 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
432 mi
Range
440 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
432 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
227.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X5 xDrive48i
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
558 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L