Volvo XC90 vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and BMW X7. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 98.80 Lakh 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 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel). XC90 provides the mileage of 12.38 kmpl and X7 provides the mileage of 14.31 kmpl.

XC90 B5 Ultra vs X7 xDrive40d DPE 7 Seater Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	X7
Price	Rs. 98.80 Lakh	Rs. 1.31 Crore
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	2993 cc
Power	247 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Rs. 98.80 Lakh

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BMW X7

xDrive40d DPE 7 Seater

Rs. 1.31 Crore

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

BMW X7

xDrive40d DPE 7 Seater

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0-litre turbo
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 V	Not Applicable
Electric Motor		Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Integrated with Transmission)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	Not Applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247 bhp	335 bhp @ 4400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	360 Nm	700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 12.38 kmpl	ARAI: 14.31 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		1145
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

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
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS		Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front 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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Third row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes		5 - ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour (15)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Driver Side
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade		Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	14.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	19 Speakers	16 Speakers (464W)
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Leather
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)
Ventilated Seats	All Seats (Heated)	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal)	Dual Tone (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)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

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

4.6/5

25 Ratings

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Value for Money
	4.5Performance	5.0Comfort
	4.1Fuel Economy	5.0Performance
	4.2Value 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.

Dream car

BMW X7 xDrive40d Review (7-Seater) The BMW X7 xDrive40d stands out as one of the most refined full-size luxury SUVs in its segment. It combines a powerful diesel engine with smooth performance, making it an ideal SUV for long-distance touring as well as daily comfort. The 40d engine delivers strong acceleration with minimal noise, and the SUV feels extremely stable even at high speeds. Inside, the X7 offers a truly premium cabin. The materials, seat comfort, and overall finish make the SUV feel luxurious from every angle. The 7-seater configuration is practical, providing enough space in all three rows for families. The infotainment system is modern and easy to use, supported by a clear digital display and BMW’s advanced driving-assist features. Ride comfort is one of the biggest highlights. The suspension absorbs road imperfections effortlessly, and the cabin remains quiet, giving the X7 a very refined driving experience. Overall, the BMW X7 xDrive40d is an impressive mix of luxury, performance, and practicality. It delivers strong power, excellent comfort, and a commanding road presence—making it an ideal choice for anyone wanting a premium 7-seater SUV.

Used Cars in India

172 Used XC90

Rs. 6.9 Lakhonwards

100 Used X7

Rs. 44.75 Lakhonwards

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

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	680 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	80

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	6 Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders