The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. BMW X6 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 14)
€ 63,700

€ 113,500

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 2.7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 M.
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
70.2
74.7
83.1
66.3
78.1
86.4
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.2 in
Height
66.3 in
112.5
189.3
115.5
192
189.3 in
Length
192 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
4799 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
8.54 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
C
Generation
E71
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
B8444S
Engine Code
S63-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
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
547 hp
BMW X6 M
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 M
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X6 M
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
368 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
380 mi
BMW X6 M
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).
263.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X6 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
BMW X6 M
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
4
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft









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