The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 63,700
€ 82,700
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 M50d.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50d
70.2
74.7
83.1
69.9
79.1
86.5
74.7 in
Width
79.1 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 M50d
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.16 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50d
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 M50d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
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
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
376 hp
BMW X5 M50d
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50d
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.05 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
13.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
368 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 M50d
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).
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 M50d
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
