The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 62,700
€ 63,000
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
70.2
74.7
83.1
69.9
76.1
86.5
74.7 in
Width
76.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.2 in
Height
69.9 in
112.5
189.3
115.5
191.2
189.3 in
Length
191.2 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
3.38 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
C
Generation
E70
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
B8444S
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
374 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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).
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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
