BMW X5 2007 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 272 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 62 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 5 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X5 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 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`680 | 2`720 | |
| 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 80 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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