The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 62,700

€ 53,100

€ 62,700
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 V8 is 4.7 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
1784
1898
2110
1739
1933
2197
1898 mm
Width
1933 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1784 mm
Height
1739 mm
2857
4807
2933
4854
4807 mm
Length
4854 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
2111 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
1.71 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
C
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B8444S
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
268 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
315 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
6.79 kg/bhp
7.74 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
374 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
620 L












1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L