BMW X7 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2019
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 400 HP | 235 HP | |
Torque: | 760 NM | 480 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 165 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.7 | |
BMW X7 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the BMW X7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
BMW X7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW X7 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
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 X7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.15 m | 4.95 m | |
Width: | 2.00 m | 2.01 m | |
Height: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
BMW X7 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X7 is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 368 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2120 litres | no data | |
Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X7 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 3`290 | 2`750 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 93 400 | 49 200 | |
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