2018 BMW X5 vs 2018 Volvo XC90 - The Car Connection

2018 BMW X5

2018 Volvo XC90

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sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	25	$53,695	$57,200
X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$57,230	$61,000
X5 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	24	$55,835	$59,500
X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$59,790	$63,750
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$69,365	$74,050
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$95,080	$101,700

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T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$51,230	$54,500
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$50,854	$54,100
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$49,162	$52,300
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$48,786	$51,900
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Inscription	20	27	$55,883	$59,450
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	20	27	$51,089	$54,350
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	20	27	$54,473	$57,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Inscription	N/A	N/A	$65,847	$70,050
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Momentum	N/A	N/A	$61,053	$64,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger R-Design	N/A	N/A	$64,437	$68,550
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Excellence	N/A	N/A	$98,606	$104,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,695

$46,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$57,200

$49,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$953 / month

$818 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW X5 remains a thoughtful crossover SUV for families, although enthusiasts may be left wanting unless the right options are selected.

The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now.

TCC Likes

Wide array of engines available
Roomy, refined interior
Upscale demeanor

Impressive standard safety features
Beautiful interior
Very good infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

Bland style
Light on personality
Optional third row’s a joke

We’re not sold on six-figure top models
Base powertrain lacks passing power
Second and third row seats could use more padding

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

57.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

Second Hip Room (in)

56.5

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

69.4

69.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

65.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

35.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4680

4394

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1200

258 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/182

2.0 L/120

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Volvo XC90

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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