Volvo XC90 (2002 – 2006) vs BMW X5 (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 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. The Volvo XC90 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,985 kg against 2,070 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Volvo XC90 is 135 mm longer than the BMW X5. The Volvo XC90 dates from 2002 – 2006, the BMW X5 from 2000 – 2003.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC90
2002 – 2006
|
BMW
X5
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 315 hp | 184 – 340 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 441 Nm | 300 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.3 s | 6.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 210 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 19.9 L/100 km | 9.7 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 – 4,801 mm | 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,890 – 1,900 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,985 – 2,102 kg | 2,070 – 2,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.