BMW X5 vs Volvo XC60
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX5 | VolvoXC60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2018 | 2017 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 294–617 bhp (better) | 247–401 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9–6.1 s (better) | 4.9–6.9 s |
| Top speed | 145–155 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same engine, 259 kW (352 hp); xDrive50e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) system output; M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X5 M Competition: 4,395 cc V8, 460 kW (625 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | B5: petrol mild hybrid, 184 kW (250 hp); T6: plug-in hybrid, 247 kW (335 hp); T8: plug-in hybrid, 299 kW (406 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 700 Nm (xDrive50e), 750 Nm (M60i, X5 M Competition) | 360 Nm (B5), 589 Nm (T6), 669 Nm (T8) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 64 miles (better) | 47.2–49.1 miles |
| Battery | 25.7 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 22.1–313.9 mpg | 37.7–313.9 mpg |
| Range detail | xDrive50e WLTP electric range 61–64 miles; electric top speed 87 mph | Plug-in hybrids: WLTP electric range up to 49.1 miles (T6) or 47.2 miles (T8); total range up to 1,195 miles (T6) or 1,156 miles (T8) |
| Charging | xDrive50e: 25.7 kWh usable battery; current BMW UK specifications list 11 kW AC and 0–100% in 2 hours 45 minutes | Plug-in hybrids: 19 kWh nominal battery (Volvo does not state usable capacity); 0–100% in 3 hours on 2-phase 16 A AC |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 36.2–39.2 mpg (xDrive30d), 36.2–38.2 mpg (xDrive40d), 282.5–313.9 mpg and 2.2–2.3 miles/kWh (xDrive50e), 23.5–23.7 mpg (M60i), 21.9–22.1 mpg (X5 M Competition) | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (B5), 313.9 mpg (T6), 282.5 mpg (T8) |
| CO2 emissions | 189–205 g/km (diesels), 20–22 g/km (xDrive50e), 270–274 g/km (M60i), 289–292 g/km (X5 M Competition), WLTP combined | 170 g/km (B5), 20 g/km (T6), 22 g/km (T8), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 650 litres | – |
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,900 kg |
| Boot | 650–1,870 litres; 500–1,720 litres (xDrive50e) | B5 mild hybrid, 483 litres (613 litres maximum) with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres folded; plug-in hybrids, 468 litres with the rear seats up and 1,528 litres folded |
| Towing | With optional trailer coupling, 3,500 kg braked (diesels, M60i), 2,700 kg (xDrive50e), 3,000 kg (X5 M Competition) | 2,400 kg (B5), 2,250 kg (T6, T8) |
| Size | 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,218 mm with mirrors), 1,765 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X5 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,015 mm wide, 1,762 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,295 kg (xDrive30d) to 2,495 kg (xDrive50e) | 4,708 mm long, 1,902 mm wide (2,117 mm with mirrors), 1,655 mm high (B5) or 1,651 mm (plug-in hybrids); 2,865 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,900 kg (B5) or 2,150 kg (plug-in hybrids) |
