BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and Volvo XC90 (₹98.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90.
- The Volvo XC90 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Volvo XC90 in short
The XC90 is Volvo's seven-seat flagship, sold in India in its 2025-facelift form as a single fully-loaded variant: the B5 AWD Ultra at ₹98.80 lakh, powered by a 250 hp 2.0L mild-hybrid petrol. That one-variant strategy makes it the only sub-₹1-crore seven-seat flagship from a European luxury brand — the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7 both start well above. Volvo's safety-first engineering is the brand's calling card, and the electric EX90 flagship is slated to join it in India with a launch set for October 12.
Full XC90 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or XC90?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs XC90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Volvo XC90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the XC90?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹1.90 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.