BMW X5 (2007 – 2009) vs Volvo XC90 (2007 – 2014): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 210 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,975 kg against 2,025 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2007 – 2009
|
Volvo
XC90
2007 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 235 – 355 hp | 163 – 315 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 580 Nm | 320 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 8.3 s | 7.3 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 240 km/h | 190 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.5 L/100 km | 8.1 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 2,934 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,975 – 2,085 kg | 2,025 – 2,225 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

