2004 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
