2019 Volvo XC90 vs 2019 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$47,700 | MSRP$60,700 |
Average price$26,992 | Average price$32,193 |
Listings240 | Listings541 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
2019 Volvo XC90 Reviews Summary | |
2019 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryThe BMW X5 redefined SUVs 20 years ago, leaning into the idea that you could have truck form and car function all in one package. In fact, BMW branded the original X5 as an SAV—a Sport Activity Vehicle—to help emphasize the fact that it drove as well as the company's famous sport sedans. And while that claim was a bit of an overreach, the original X5 did outperform its SUV competitors on the road. Now in its fourth generation, BMW’s midsize crossover continues to deliver on that two-decade-old promise: The X5 delivers car-like handling in an SUV form. And while the 2019 X5 stretches 1 inch longer, 3 inches wider, and 1 inch taller than last year's model, you’d have to look closely to notice the differences. Most obvious is a new and bigger kidney grille with active shutters. It has already received flak for being “comically large,” though in my opinion, it seems proportional to the rest of the vehicle—enough to make me wonder if the grilles on previous iterations of the X5 were too small. Inside, you’ll find a redesigned interior with an updated version of the iDrive system, and a suite of Level 2 autonomous technology that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. But that shouldn’t dissuade you from BMW’s revolutionary recreational vehicle, because there’s still a lot to love. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4771 lbs | Curb Weight4813 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height69.0 in |
Length194.9 in | Length194.3 in |
Width84.3 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload1292 lbs | Maximum Payload849 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7209 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity6603 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $47,700 | $60,700 |
Average price | $26,992 | $32,193 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The BMW X5 redefined SUVs 20 years ago, leaning into the idea that you could have truck form and car function all in one package. In fact, BMW branded the original X5 as an SAV—a Sport Activity Vehicle—to help emphasize the fact that it drove as well as the company's famous sport sedans. And while that claim was a bit of an overreach, the original X5 did outperform its SUV competitors on the road. Now in its fourth generation, BMW’s midsize crossover continues to deliver on that two-decade-old promise: The X5 delivers car-like handling in an SUV form. And while the 2019 X5 stretches 1 inch longer, 3 inches wider, and 1 inch taller than last year's model, you’d have to look closely to notice the differences. Most obvious is a new and bigger kidney grille with active shutters. It has already received flak for being “comically large,” though in my opinion, it seems proportional to the rest of the vehicle—enough to make me wonder if the grilles on previous iterations of the X5 were too small. Inside, you’ll find a redesigned interior with an updated version of the iDrive system, and a suite of Level 2 autonomous technology that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. But that shouldn’t dissuade you from BMW’s revolutionary recreational vehicle, because there’s still a lot to love. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4771 lbs | 4813 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.0 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1292 lbs | 849 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | 7209 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6603 lbs | |
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