The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12)
€ 65,800

€ 103,000

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,000
ⓘ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 B5 is 2.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
69.9
76
84.3
66.8
78.1
86.4
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
69.9 in
Height
66.8 in
117.5
194.9
115.5
192
194.9 in
Length
192 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
4436 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
1131 lb
20.32 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
L
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B4204T26
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
478 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid X6
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.65 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
11.65 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
559 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
534 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft














53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft