BMW X5 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 165 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW X7 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 368 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 277 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`010 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 45 000 | |
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