Volvo XC90 2006 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 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, 3 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`750 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 8600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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