BMW X6 vs Volvo XC60 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo XC60 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49200 £, while the BMW X6 costs 83600 £. That’s a price difference of around 34380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.20 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X6 has a distinctly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 is distinctly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X6 performs visibly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X6 pulls minimal stronger with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Volvo XC60 is a touch lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X6 offers somewhat more room – 580 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs minimal better – up to 1543 L, which is about 13 L more than the BMW X6.

When it comes to payload, BMW X6 noticeably takes the win – 695 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo XC60 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo XC60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.