The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 63,700

€ 76,800

€ 63,700
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 2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive50i.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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 xDrive50i
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6327 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
3.89 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
C
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 xDrive50i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B8444S
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
402 hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive50i
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
19 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
368 mi
Range
423 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
423 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
236.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
236.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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