BMW X5 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo XC90, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km | |
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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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 570 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: | 187 mm (7.4 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: | 440'000 km | 700'000 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 Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller. BMW X5 is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 465 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1837 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 meters | 12.5 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`700 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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