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Volvo EX90 vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (72,200 £ vs 77,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX90 or BMW X5?

Volvo EX90 vs BMW X5: Key differences

Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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

EX90

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 EX90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 72,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,409 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 515 km more than the BMW X5.

X5

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 Volvo EX90 offers very slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EX90 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers moderately more torque with 870 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

EX90

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is slightly lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is far ahead overall 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 £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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Reviews Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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CHD
22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Kazibwe Patrick
21 Apr 2026, 11:42:53

Very Good

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 605 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
Is the Volvo EX90 offered with different drivetrains?

The Volvo EX90 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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