BMW X5 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 120 NM more than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 560 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 22 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1455 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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