The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 62,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 53,100
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive30i
€ 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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
74.7
83.1
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
74.7 in
Width
76.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
189.3 in
Length
191.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.7 %
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
C
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B8444S
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i

 REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft