The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 63,700

€ 56,700

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
70.2
74.7
83.1
69.4
76.3
86
74.7 in
Width
76.3 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
70.2 in
Height
69.4 in
112.5
189.3
115.5
192.4
189.3 in
Length
192.4 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
2.85 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
C
Generation
F15
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 xDrive25d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
B8444S
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
215 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive25d
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
368 mi
Range
803 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
803 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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