Volvo XC90 vs BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and BMW 7 Series [2008-2013] price is Rs. 89.85 Lakh. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 7 Series [2008-2013] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl and 7 Series [2008-2013] provides the mileage of 14.5 kmpl.

XC90 vs 7 Series [2008-2013] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	7 Series [2008-2013]
Price	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 89.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	2993 cc
Power	300 bhp	245 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]

730Ld Sedan

Rs. 89.85 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]

730Ld Sedan

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Specifications
Features
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.7
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged	BMW straight 6 diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	300 bhp	245 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	420 Nm	540 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.04View Mileage Details	14.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	809
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	Rear axle air suspension with
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	245 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	245 / 55 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	TFT Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Monaco Blue
	Platinum Grey	Black Sapphire
	Denim Blue	Titanium Grey
	Bright Dusk	Sterling
	Crystal White	Kalahari Beige
		Titanium Silver
		Alpine White

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XC90 vs 7 Series [2008-2013] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]?

Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and BMW 7 Series [2008-2013] price is Rs. 89.85 Lakh. Hence BMW 7 Series [2008-2013] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between XC90 and 7 Series [2008-2013] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the B6 Ultimate variant, mileage of XC90 is 11.04kmpl and for the 730Ld Sedan variant, mileage of 7 Series [2008-2013] is 14.5kmpl. Thus making 7 Series [2008-2013] the most fuel efficient as compared to XC90

Q: How is the performance of XC90 compared to 7 Series [2008-2013]?

For the B6 Ultimate variant, 1969 cc Petrol engine of XC90 produces 300 bhp of power and 420 Nm of torque. For the 730Ld Sedan variant, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series [2008-2013] produces 245 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 540 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Volvo XC90 vs BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]

Length (mm)	4953	5212
Width (mm)	1931	2134
Height (mm)	1773	1484
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	3210
Ground Clearance (mm)	238
Kerb Weight (kg)		1975

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	680
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Rear Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited