BMW X5 2015 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller. BMW X5 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 35 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.9 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): | 2`755 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 26 400 | |
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