Volvo XC90 2010 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 5 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 380'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 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: | 4.81 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1750 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: | 12.5 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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