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Volvo XC60 vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or BMW X5?

Volvo XC60 vs BMW X5: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

BMW X5

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo XC60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 23 km more than the Volvo XC60.

X5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 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 X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is noticeably faster – 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 X5 delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

XC60

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 XC60 is somewhat lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers markedly more boot space – 650 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 327 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,935 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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