The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 63,700

€ 59,500

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.5
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
112.5
189.3
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 3.0sd DPF
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.37 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
B8444S
Engine Code
M57-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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
368 mi
Range
644 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft











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