2009 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
