The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,100
€ 70,900
€ 50,100
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 D4 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive48i.
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
69.9
76
84.3
68.5
76.1
86.5
76 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
69.9 in
Height
68.5 in
117.5
194.9
115.5
191.1
194.9 in
Length
191.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
4524 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
5.87 %
General
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
L
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
D4204T14
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
187 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
295 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Performance
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
24.19 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
45 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
848 mi
Range
440 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
848 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Environmental Impact
107 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 D4
107 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D4
BMW X5 xDrive48i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft















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





















