The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,900

€ 53,100

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.58 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
L
Generation
E70
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
D4204T23
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
774 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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