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BMW X6 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (84,100 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Volvo S90?

BMW X6 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

BMW X6

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X6

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo S90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the BMW X6 costs 84,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X6 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X6 delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

X6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is moderately lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X6 offers noticeably more boot space – 580 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries visibly more – 695 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
BMW X6
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X6

The BMW X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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BMW X6
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
84,100 - 147,300 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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