Verdict
The Volvo EX90 costs RM27,912 less at RM442,888, yet brings seven seats, 510 hp, 910 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 111 kWh battery claims 600 km of range and accepts DC charging at up to 250 kW, while annual road tax is RM965 against the X5’s RM1,637. The BMW X5 answers with a much more useful 650-litre boot versus 310 litres, a 250 km/h top speed and local CKD assembly. For a Malaysian family needing the third row, the Volvo is the clearer fit; for luggage-heavy five-seat use, buy the BMW.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you need a 650-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and auto parking in a five-seat SUV.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 600 km EV range, 910 Nm and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X5 308 hp and 540 Nm; Volvo EX90 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Acceleration: BMW X5 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds; Volvo EX90 in 4.9 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Top speed and weight: BMW X5 250 km/h and 2,240 kg; Volvo EX90 180 km/h and 2,704 kg.
- Warranty: BMW X5 two-year manufacturer warranty; Volvo EX90 five-year warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km battery cover.
X5
- 650-litre boot is 340 litres larger
- 250 km/h top speed
- Auto parking and manual rear window shades
- Costs RM27,912 more
- Only five seats versus seven
- Slower 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with integrated second-row booster cushions
- 600 km claimed range from a 111 kWh battery
- 250 kW DC charging and RM965 annual road tax
- 310-litre boot is 340 litres smaller
- 180 km/h top speed is 70 km/h lower
- No auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800 | RM442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM965✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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X5 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for seven-seat family transport, EV range and outright performance: 510 hp, 910 Nm and 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The BMW X5 is better if five seats are enough and its 650-litre boot matters more than a third row.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888, so the X5 is RM27,912 more expensive.
How far can the Volvo EX90 travel and how quickly can it charge?
The Volvo EX90 has a 111 kWh battery and a claimed 600 km EV range. It supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 250 kW.