The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,900

€ 64,000

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 T5 is 2.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35d.
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
69.9
76
84.3
66.5
78.1
86.4
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
69.9 in
Height
66.5 in
117.5
194.9
115.5
192
194.9 in
Length
192 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.37 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
L
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T23
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
251 hp
282 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35d
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18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.49 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35d
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
636 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
580 mi
636 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
144 kWh
170.8 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5
BMW X6 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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