The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 M50i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 62,700

€ 96,200

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 4.5 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 M50i.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.7
78.9
87.3
74.7 in
Width
78.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
70.2 in
Height
68.7 in
112.5
189.3
117.1
193.8
189.3 in
Length
193.8 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
4654 lb
Curb Weight
5126 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6603 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
9.21 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
C
Generation
G05
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B8444S
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
523 hp
BMW X5 M50i
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50i
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50i
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X5 M50i
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
374 mi
Range
491 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
491 mi
BMW X5 M50i
Environmental Impact
252 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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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