Car comparison

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007 4.4 V8vsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Lightest
    2,080 kg
    4,586 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
315hp235kW
286hp213kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,414cc269cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,798mm189in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,743mm69in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,933mm115in
Front track-
1,558mm61in
Rear track-
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
222mm9in
Trunk volume
249L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,837L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions-
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8BMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V85,950 rpm3,950 rpm6,200 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8BMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
40.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 29 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

Although Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW X5 (E70) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 5.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
602 km
374 mi
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 35d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
315 hp
235 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
-
220 g/km
Trunk score
249 L
8.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8BMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 423 km (263 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 371 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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