BMW X6 2008 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: | 286 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 101 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 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 X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | 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 X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X6 2008 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 X6 2008 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: | 4.88 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but lower. BMW X6 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 570 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 43 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 387 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 8400 | |
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