Volvo XC90 vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and BMW X7. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.31 Crore. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). XC90 provides the mileage of 12.38 kmpl and X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

XC90 vs X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	X7
Price	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 1.31 Crore
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	2998 cc
Power	247 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.31 Crore

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.7	5.8
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0-litre turbo
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247 bhp	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	360 Nm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.38View Mileage Details	11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 Volt
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Idle Start/Stop
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger 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	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

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)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
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)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually 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	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
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	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Carbon Black Metallic
	Denim Blue	Mineral White Metallic
	Crystal White	Dravit Grey Metallic
	Bright Dusk	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Mulberry Red
	Vapour Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

5 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.9Comfort
	3.5Performance	5.0Performance
	3.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	2.5Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Great driving experience

This car offers luxury at an unbeatable price. The comfort is top-notch, making every ride enjoyable. The driving experience is simply awesome and refined feel. A perfect choice for those who want style, comfort, and a thrilling drive.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

More Expert Reviews on XC90 and X7

2025 Volvo XC90 First Drive Review

By Jay Shah22 Apr 2025

Having first arrived on the scene over a decade ago, this flagship XC90 SUV has consistently held its own in the luxury SUV segment. Now, the facelift introduced globally late last year has finally made its way to Indian shores.

XC90 comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	4953	5181
Width (mm)	1931	2000
Height (mm)	1773	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	3105
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	238

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	83
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	6
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	680

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		40000