BMW X5 vs Volvo EX90
Verdict
The X5 is the pricier five-seat choice at RM469,800, RM26,912 above the RM442,888 EX90, and it gives you the larger boot, higher 250 km/h top speed and an 83-litre fuel tank. The EX90 hits harder on numbers: seven seats, 510 hp, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, a 111.0 kWh battery and 600 km EV range. For a Malaysian buyer, the Volvo also carries lower annual road tax at RM965 versus RM1,637, plus a longer 5-year warranty against the BMW’s 2 years.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the bigger 650-litre boot, a petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, full-electric drive, 600 km of EV range and stronger straight-line performance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Volvo EX90 RM442,888
- Seats: BMW X5 5; Volvo EX90 7
- Power: BMW X5 308 hp; Volvo EX90 510 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X5 5.4 s; Volvo EX90 4.9 s
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 L; Volvo EX90 310 L
- Road tax/year: BMW X5 RM1,637; Volvo EX90 RM965
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800 | RM 442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 111.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 600 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 650 L✓ | 310 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 965✓ |
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.
X5
- Larger 650-litre boot
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- 83-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM26,912 more
- Only five seats
- Shorter 2-year warranty
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin
- 510 hp dual-motor EV performance
- 111.0 kWh battery with 600 km range
- Smaller 310-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Needs EV charging
X5 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better on paper for most families: it has seven seats, 510 hp, a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time, lower road tax and a 5-year warranty. The BMW X5 suits buyers who need the 650-litre boot and petrol-hybrid/REV drivetrain.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM26,912 more than the Volvo EX90. The X5 is priced at RM469,800, while the EX90 is RM442,888.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Volvo EX90 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The BMW X5 takes 5.4 seconds, so the electric Volvo has a 0.5-second advantage.