2016 BMW X5 Diesel vs. 2016 Volvo XC90

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Volvo XC90 has a more powerful engine and gets 2 mpg less than the 2016 BMW X5 Diesel. Also, there is a $13,750 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 X5 Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2016 XC90. In addition, the X5 Diesel is slightly smaller than the XC90. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Volvo XC90 seats two more the BMW X5 Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and cargo volume.