The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 55,700

€ 84,800

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 M50d.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
69.9
76
84.3
69.4
76.3
86
76 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
69.9 in
Height
69.4 in
117.5
194.9
115.5
192.4
194.9 in
Length
192.4 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.07 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
L
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
D4204T23
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
376 hp
BMW X5 M50d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50d
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
761 mi
Range
789 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
789 mi
BMW X5 M50d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft














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