BMW X5 (2003 – 2007) vs Volvo XC90 (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 210 km/h. The Volvo XC90 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. At 4,801 mm, the Volvo XC90 is 135 mm longer than the BMW X5.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2003 – 2007
|
Volvo
XC90
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 – 360 hp | 163 – 315 hp |
| Torque | 290 – 500 Nm | 320 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.6 s | 7.3 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 246 km/h | 185 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 13.5 L/100 km | 8.3 – 19.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,798 – 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,890 – 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,995 – 2,200 kg | 1,985 – 2,102 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.