The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,800

€ 57,900

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 3.2 is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d.
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
4855 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
11.91 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
C
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B6324S5
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 hp
232 hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive30d
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
18.44 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
432 mi
Range
644 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
432 mi
644 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
BMW X6 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
4
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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