The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 62,400

€ 67,200

€ 62,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.42 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
L
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
B4204T26
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
17.74 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
559 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
559 mi
621 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
149.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 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