BMW X5 2007 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 235 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 5 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 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X5 has more luggage space (by 7 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.5 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 | 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 (€): | 9200 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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