The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 62,700

€ 76,800

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,800
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive50i.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
1784
1898
2110
1776
1933
2197
1898 mm
Width
1933 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1784 mm
Height
1776 mm
2857
4807
2933
4857
4807 mm
Length
4857 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
2111 kg
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2870 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
6.8 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B8444S
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
402 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
600 NM
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive50i
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.63 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
6.79 kg/bhp
5.63 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
374 mi
Range
423 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
423 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
236.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
236.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
292 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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