The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 55,900

€ 56,000

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
69.9
76
84.3
69.9
76.1
86.5
76 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
69.9 in
Height
69.9 in
117.5
194.9
115.5
191.2
194.9 in
Length
191.2 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
D4204T23
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
774 mi
Range
523 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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