BMW X5 (2014 – 2018) vs Volvo XC90 (2014 – 2019): specs compared

The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. The Volvo XC90 uses less fuel, from 2.1 L/100 km against 3.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,870 kg against 1,995 kg. At 4,950 mm, the Volvo XC90 is 63 mm longer than the BMW X5.

Specification BMW X5 BMW X5 2014 – 2018 Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2014 – 2019
Overview
Origin Germany Sweden
Documented years 2014 – 2018 2014 – 2019
Body style — —
Variants 10 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Drive RWD · AWD AWD · FWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 218 – 450 hp 190 – 320 hp
Torque 350 – 740 Nm 350 – 470 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.9 – 8.2 s 5.6 – 10.2 s
Top speed 209 – 249 km/h 204 – 230 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.4 – 9.6 L/100 km 2.1 – 9.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,887 mm 4,950 mm
Width 1,938 mm 2,009 mm
Height 1,763 mm 1,775 mm
Wheelbase 2,934 mm 2,985 mm
Curb weight 1,995 – 2,336 kg 1,870 – 2,350 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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