Short answer: the BMW X5 (2018) is bigger — it is 1.5 cm shorter, 8.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Volvo XC90 (2015).

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BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90

BMW X5 G05 BMW X5 · 2018 · SUVVolvo XC90 Second generation · 2015 · SUValigned at front bumper + ground · same scale
BMW X5 · 493.5 cmVolvo XC90 · 495 cm BMW X5 · 176.5 cmVolvo XC90 · 177.6 cm
BMW X5 G05 BMW X52018–2026 · SUV
Length493.5 cm16 ft 2 in4,935 mm1.5 cm shortervaries by version
Width200.4 cm6 ft 7 in2,004 mm8.1 cm wider
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height176.5 cm5 ft 9 in1,765 mm1.1 cm lower
Wheelbase297.5 cm9 ft 9 in2,975 mm0.9 cm shorter wheelbasevaries by version
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight2,060 kg18 kg lightervaries by version
Volvo XC90 Second generation2015–present · SUV
Length495 cm16 ft 3 in4,950 mm1.5 cm longervaries by version
Width192.3 cm6 ft 4 in1,923 mm8.1 cm narrower
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height177.6 cm5 ft 10 in1,776 mm1.1 cm taller
Wheelbase298.4 cm9 ft 9 in2,984 mm0.9 cm longer wheelbasevaries by version
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight2,078–2,343 kg18 kg heaviervaries by version

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

BMW X5 (2018) vs Volvo XC90 (2015): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
BMW X5 (2018)Doesn't fitDoesn't fitcheck my garage
Volvo XC90 (2015)Doesn't fitDoesn't fitcheck my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: BMW X5 (2018) · Volvo XC90 (2015). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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