The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,800

€ 57,800

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Volvo XC90 D5
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 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.72 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
C
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
D5244T4
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i
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25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
25.02 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
515 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
485 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
206.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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