BMW X5 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2010

 
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Volvo XC90
2010 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP243 HP
Torque: 500 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds9.5 seconds
BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X5 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 180 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.411.5
The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW X5 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 93 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway890 km on highway
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: 180 mm (7.1 inches)218 mm (8.6 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km500'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.81 m
Width: 1.87 m1.91 m
Height: 1.72 m1.78 m
BMW X5 is smaller.
BMW X5 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 6 cm lower.
Seats: 5 seats7 seats
Trunk capacity: 465 litres249 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: no data249 litres
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 465 litres613 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1837 litres
In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 148 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 287 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters12.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means BMW X5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`6952`760
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
Average price (€): 54009000
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW X5 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • more power
  • higher ground clearance
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