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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 35ivsVolvo XC90 · Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    842 km
    523 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306hp228kW
315hp235kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,414cc269cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,798mm189in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,743mm69in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,644mm65in
-
Rear track
1,650mm65in
-
Ground clearance
222mm9in
-
Trunk volume
620L
249L
Max trunk volume
1,750L
1,837L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
80L
CO2 emissions
236g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V85,950 rpm3,950 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
37.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 9 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i6.8 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s

Although Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 3.2 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
842 km
523 mi
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
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

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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.3 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
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035iVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
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
Range score
842 km
523 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
236 g/km
-
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleBMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 371 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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