@@MGReviewsBlog I like xc90 because 7 seat ,good pilot assist, With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes will remain applied, for example, when the vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or intersection, very good Volvo car app and I like the way I can change any mode easier on the screen
It’s remarkable for the Volvo XC90, being the oldest competitor in the midsize luxury segment, and being able to deliver strong competition to the newest offering from the established luxury brands.
I know, right? The Volvo engineers really thought through all aspects of the car not just for when they released it, but also quite a few years down the road.
Thanks for making this great review. I've chosen and ordered the X5 45e. The engine and driving experience are unmatched in this segment, real 4WD with combined engine technology, significant longer electric radius and also the esthetics are nicer imo.
Thanks and congratulations on your BMW X5 order! Of the two, I always found myself picking the BMW key in the mornings over the Volvo key. It may not be as spacious as the XC90 but I preferred the driving dynamics of the X5. Thanks for watching!
We went for the XC90. Simple and classy. Needed the 3rd row for the ample storage with a baby due next month. Also we got a discount as well as strong trade value. It fit the bill perfectly. The infotainment system was extremely easy to learn. One short test drive was all I needed.
@@MGReviewsBlog T6. I would have liked a T8 but we just couldn’t find one with the other options we wanted. Sounds like a 6 month wait if we wanted to order and we would have to give up our trade right away. It just didn’t make sense for us to wait.
We recently test drove both back to back and felt that each vehicle focuses on different priorities. I'm a fan of the B58 and the famously planted ride of the BMW with its RWD cannot be bested. It also has the superior autonomous driving ability of the two and is way more quiet at highways speeds. The interior ergonomics of the Volvo felt better sorted with more comfortable seats offering motorized lumbar and thigh extenders and the B&W audio upgrade is fantastic while even the mid-level Harmon Kardon offering sounds more than adequate. Other than the audio controls, there are unfortunately fewer physical buttons in the Volvo and the BMW still provides the familiar hockey puck selector as an addendum to touch screen operation. At the end of the day, it's going to a daily driver for a soccer mom and the Volvo nails it more accurately for that demographic.
Nice review - thanks. We live in the UK and have a BMW X5 45e MSport and if we leave the car in Hybrid mode we nearly always get over 50 miles on a charge. The most we have had is 56 miles (which is about 89km). Also, we have a 7kw car charger but because the car will only charge at 3.5kw, it normally charges, from flat, in approx 6-7 hours. We have had the car for nearly 5 months and love it - would highly recommend.
Wow, almost 90km!! impressive stuff. Do you live in an area of the UK that's mainly flat? I was only able to get maybe 53-ish km of range but I live right next to the mountains so a lot of up & downs and the battery doesn't recharge the same amount it discharges when going up the mountains & hills.
@@MGReviewsBlog I've noticed in most North America reviews of the BMW, the quoted electric range is significantly lower than what we get in Europe + UK. It seems strange, but are you getting the same size battery as we get? People I know here in Sweden with this car tend to get 72km. Also check out the Harry's Garage review. He also gets around 45 miles per charge.
@@jacktyler5241 From the media package that BMW sent me before recording the review of the X5, it says that it uses a 24 kWh battery. Not sure if that's different from the EU market. Granted, I do live in an area that's surrounded by mountains and hills so the range will be better if it's only driving on flat roads. I did do a test where I recorded the odometer when the battery was full & drove it until flat and looked at the odometer again & only got about 54 km of range. (I did the same thing with the Volvo over the same route)
@@MGReviewsBlog Figured it out. Battery size is the same in both markets, but in NA it’s only programmed to use 80% capacity = ~17kWh. That’s why you hear of higher ranges in Europe. Rumours are it’s something to do with the warranty in the NA market.
Dude let me clarify this is a really great video so perhaps I should reevaluate your rating but your total and assessment is whack the BMW is superior in every way however the Volvo 90 is a better family commuter vehicle and I think that should’ve been clarified more and making your judgment call so I’m going to change the rating because the video quality and the in-depth overview that you did was actually good.
Thanks! I agree with you. The BMW feels much better from behind the steering wheel and in the performance section of the review, it gained most of the points. But the Volvo is the better family vehicle and that's where it won more points (practicality, space, comfort, fuel economy, etc). So although these cars are comparable, they feel completely different. As I said in the video, I'd personally take the BMW over the Volvo.... if I had the money to afford one haha Thanks for watching!
The battery size of new X5 is twice bigger than XC90, the recharge time is about 15 hours, not practical at all. I don't have 15hrs/daily for that! Of this point alone, I pick XC90 Bowers & Wilkins anytime a better option in audiophile symphony!
Yes, the battery recharge time of the X5 is longer than the XC90 but you get more range out of it. Also, the 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 receives a bigger battery for the 2022 model year (around 18 or 19 kWh). A level 2 charger will probably become a necessity at home as more and more manufacturers add plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles in their line up. I'm starting to consider installing a level 2 charger at home.
Comparing both right now as we are looking for a larger SUV to fit 2 kids and sometimes 2 dogs. How much bigger is the cargo space side by side in the Volvo vs the BMW? Leaning towards the BMW for aesthetics, electric range and it is actually coming out about 5-6k USD cheaper with comparable builds.
Well, first and foremost the BMW X5 is not available with a 3rd row if you opt for the PHEV version. But because of that the X5 has a little bit more legroom and headroom in the 2nd row than the XC90. But for trunk space, if you fold down the 3rd row in the Volvo, it's still the XC90 that has more cargo capacity by about 250 L (8.5 cu-ft) over the X5 behind the 2nd row. That number increases to about 400 L (14.5 cu-ft) in favor of the Volvo with 2nd & 3rd rows folded.
@@MGReviewsBlog I’m surprised it is that much space as the dimensions are fairly close, is the additional cargo space from second row to rear door mostly due to the tapered cut of the X5 vs boxy cut of the XC90?
@@ryanflores2281 it could be but I'm not certain. If click on the link in the video description to my written review, I took pictures of both SUVs in the back. The X5 has a narrower opening and the 2nd row seats have a bit of an incline compared to the XC90.
@@MGReviewsBlog In reading your review and you being in Canada vs me being in the states I noticed that price is def a factor. When building with comparable packages, actually more options with the BMW, we are coming in about $5-6k USD less. Also we get a larger federal credit and the same state credit. That pushes the BMW to about $7-8K cheaper than the Volvo. Minus the 3rd row and less cargo space I think we will go with the BMW. I did have another question for you, this time regarding the real world mpg, I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere. If you are driving in hybrid mode with a full tank of gas and charge (road trip) in optimal/normal conditions what can you expect the MPG to be for that tank of gas? I would assume the charge will run out before the tank of gas is empty, but will the charge cover in tandem with the gas engine 100 miles, 200 miles, 300 miles, etc?
I don't want to nit pick every little detail. This video would be an hour long if I did that haha. Either way, the XC90 would still be on top as the overall better family SUV.
@@cmyachtie How's the reliability been with the XC90? Just curious because I have a V90 CC on demo right now and I may include a little blurb about it in the upcoming video.
@@MGReviewsBlog It’s still early days for me and the XC90, it’s a 2017 (just ICE), and just got in June, but no issues sofar , it’s Inscription with added Polestar tune and 4C suspension. Driven 10 K with her and loving it, but wife hates it so we’ll see how long I can keep the XC90...lol Also should add, amazing power for a 4 banger in the big XC90 with that Polestar tune!
I understand that the point goes to the Volvo with a longer warranty but it is actually way less reliable. In a video in The Netherlands on YT called DAY1 as guest Giel, he tells that his XC90 T8 has left him stranded 9 times in a year. Mainly with turbo issues. He did a lot of driving in it for his work and he became angry at the car. He sold it and got a Audi Q8 286hp TDI just to be reliable again. This is where I think the BMW is way better. The engine of the BMW is a detuned twin turbo engine of the 40i. It can handle it’s weight so much better with flat batteries. The torque is pretty much a flat curve. So there is much tuning potential if you wish for it.
Unfortunately I only get these cars for one week at a time so I can't really comment on their reliability. However, from what I've seen on reliability studies, BMW does tend to score better than Volvo. Also like I said in the video, the Volvo's engine felt like it was straining to pull the weight whereas the BMW didn't. So maybe over time the BMW is better but I haven't experienced any issues first hand with these vehicles. Thanks for watching!
@@MGReviewsBlog Absolutely! Just wanted to point that out that warranty doesn’t mean too much if you are left stranded a couple of times ;). I enjoyed your review on the cars! Cheers 🍻
@@MGReviewsBlog Yes, the BMW never seems to be lacking power. Even in electric-only mode it's surprising quick off the mark and away from the traffic lights and if you use the engine too it really shifts.
The BMW has a less sophisticated image, whereas the Volvo is understated and ultimately better all round. (in my humble opinion!) Plus we all know that BMW's don't have any indicators!!!
You can't just add the peak horsepower & torque figures of the engine and the electric motors because they're achieved at different rpms. But Volvo thinks that you can, which is not true. They claim more power and less weight than the X5 and yet the 0-60 time is identical to that of the X5. If you want an example, check out the Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV. (It's one of a few that I could find both engine and electric motor specs). The engine produces 178 hp and 195 lb-ft and the electric motor produces 90 hp and 224 lb-ft. So if I were to add the numbers (like Volvo) it should have 268 hp & 419 lb-ft of torque. In reality, it's rated for 260 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. That is the proper way to rate hybrids and PHEVs.
@@MGReviewsBlog the thing is, scientifically you actually can, as long as you don't fake the max achievable output...you really think such big players do such cheap tricks without being sure that it s OK? While I admit that assuming its max power - all the time is inaccurate
Sorry, way too many "feel" or "feels" to be a good comparison review. I wanted to stop watching at the half-way point. I just FELT it wasn't going to be a fair review.
Anyone can look up the specs online. That's boring to just repeat them. You don't want to know how a car feels to drive when doing your research on it before going to a showroom? Thanks for watching.
@@MGReviewsBlog I understand but your highly subjective review didn't offer enough facts to really be called a review. If the engine is noisy show me a db meter. If the ride is softer or sporty, explain why that might be the case. If the BMW trans feels better, explain why.
@@mikecalvert8065 Oh ok I see what you mean. I'll keep that in mind for the future. But most manufacturers don't provide (or easily provide) spring rates or transmission ratios, etc. It's something that you feel when you get out and drive the cars back to back. And that's what I try to do with my reviews, try to give people a rough description of how a car feels like from behind the steering wheel. Like I said anybody can look up horsepower, fuel economy, etc but manufacturers don't tell you how rough the ride is or how much noise intrudes into the cabin. But I'll keep your feedback in mind. Thanks.
Yes, which is why in the video I said that the XC90 is a better family SUV. The X5 is available as a 7-seater as a non-hybrid variant. Here in Canada, we don't have any other luxury 3-row plug-in hybrid SUV that I could have compared against the XC90 so this X5 was the next closest competitor.
Took me a while to figure out what car you were referring to. You can't compare a tesla Model 3 CAR to these SUVs. Completely different class of vehicles. The Model X is a similar size to these but it's significantly more expensive.
i don't agree with the EV range of the x5 cuz its over 50 miles not 50 km if you drive it properly and its the huge difference that you can travel more than x2 the distance on EV than the volvo that for me the bmw should have won the test but meh who listens to me :)
Like I said in the video, there are a lot of variables when it comes to electric range. In my area of the world, it's mountainy, I had the car when it was cold, driving style, etc. So you could get more, others could get less. Also, there are rumors that the EU spec X5 gets more range because the battery is recharged to 100% whereas in NA, it's only up to 80%. Something to do with Warranty. If you look at BMW's UK website, they advertise over 88 km of range whereas in the US, it's 30 miles (48 km). So there's a difference between the markets.i can only comment on what I get from the manufacturers here in NA. Thanks for watching!
@@unreal6959 35 is far shorter than 50. The Volvo on paper is 35 miles of range, but people report 35 to 40 is most common. I would look at the BMW, but it's only 5 seater, so had to cross it off my list. 35miles on 12kWh seems really good considering it's weight. Any idea how much hp the electric motors put out in the BMW?
Yeah you enjoy the driving dynamics when ur kids vomit in your +60k luxurious SUV...Or when u wrap ur mid-lide crisis bottoms to a tree after clowning around a corner...
@@MGReviewsBlog Yeah that s my point...these cars are not meant to do those so it is irrelevant to conclude an evaluation with smth you definitely don't need in this genre...it s like "i prefer rodman to jordan bcs he is sometimes blond"...
@@MGReviewsBlog long story short; if you pick M3 over s60R due to driving dynamics-->makes sense / you pick X5 over xc90 due to the driving dynamics --> doesn't make sense...or another example; you pick s90 over M5 due to the safety feautures --> doesn't make sense...
Except that the Volvo has a significant;y smaller battery than the BMW... I know for the 2022 model year it gets a bigger battery thus improving electric only range but these are 2021 models.
I agree with you they are not even close to each other the BMW is so much better in everything except space and so much more comfortable to ride. The BMW are as good as my new Range Rover sport to ride and drive. Volvo is an old tech car and not near anything like the BMW.
Predictable question: Which one would you take?
The BMW of course!
My wife : the Volvo
Me : the BMW
I have the Volvo and couldn’t be happier
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Great video .
I got my xc90 T8 3 months ago and my friend just got X5 last week.
I drove his car 3 times and I was so happy because I chosen xc90 .
Thank you! What do you like more about your XC90 over the X5?
@@MGReviewsBlog I like xc90 because 7 seat ,good pilot assist, With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes will remain applied, for example, when the vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or intersection, very good Volvo car app and I like the way I can change any mode easier on the screen
X5 45e has auto-hold brake as well
It’s remarkable for the Volvo XC90, being the oldest competitor in the midsize luxury segment, and being able to deliver strong competition to the newest offering from the established luxury brands.
I know, right? The Volvo engineers really thought through all aspects of the car not just for when they released it, but also quite a few years down the road.
Thanks for making this great review.
I've chosen and ordered the X5 45e.
The engine and driving experience are unmatched in this segment, real 4WD with combined engine technology, significant longer electric radius and also the esthetics are nicer imo.
Thanks and congratulations on your BMW X5 order! Of the two, I always found myself picking the BMW key in the mornings over the Volvo key. It may not be as spacious as the XC90 but I preferred the driving dynamics of the X5.
Thanks for watching!
We went for the XC90. Simple and classy. Needed the 3rd row for the ample storage with a baby due next month. Also we got a discount as well as strong trade value. It fit the bill perfectly. The infotainment system was extremely easy to learn. One short test drive was all I needed.
Congratulations! Did you get this T8 model or one of the non-hybrid powertrains?
@@MGReviewsBlog T6. I would have liked a T8 but we just couldn’t find one with the other options we wanted. Sounds like a 6 month wait if we wanted to order and we would have to give up our trade right away. It just didn’t make sense for us to wait.
We recently test drove both back to back and felt that each vehicle focuses on different priorities. I'm a fan of the B58 and the famously planted ride of the BMW with its RWD cannot be bested. It also has the superior autonomous driving ability of the two and is way more quiet at highways speeds. The interior ergonomics of the Volvo felt better sorted with more comfortable seats offering motorized lumbar and thigh extenders and the B&W audio upgrade is fantastic while even the mid-level Harmon Kardon offering sounds more than adequate. Other than the audio controls, there are unfortunately fewer physical buttons in the Volvo and the BMW still provides the familiar hockey puck selector as an addendum to touch screen operation. At the end of the day, it's going to a daily driver for a soccer mom and the Volvo nails it more accurately for that demographic.
Yep, the Volvo is much more family focused than the BMW. Are you going to get (or did you get) this T8 hybrid or one of the non-hybrid powertrains?
@@MGReviewsBlog we bought the Volvo XC90 because of the safety for the family, also no body has ever died in this model
Great review. Expecting this channel to become bigger soon. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, appreciate the comment! I definitely have some interesting reviews coming over the next couple of months so I hope you subscribed 😊
Nice review - thanks.
We live in the UK and have a BMW X5 45e MSport and if we leave the car in Hybrid mode we nearly always get over 50 miles on a charge. The most we have had is 56 miles (which is about 89km). Also, we have a 7kw car charger but because the car will only charge at 3.5kw, it normally charges, from flat, in approx 6-7 hours.
We have had the car for nearly 5 months and love it - would highly recommend.
Wow, almost 90km!! impressive stuff. Do you live in an area of the UK that's mainly flat? I was only able to get maybe 53-ish km of range but I live right next to the mountains so a lot of up & downs and the battery doesn't recharge the same amount it discharges when going up the mountains & hills.
@@MGReviewsBlog Yes, It's just regular roads - no mountains or large hills.
@@MGReviewsBlog I've noticed in most North America reviews of the BMW, the quoted electric range is significantly lower than what we get in Europe + UK. It seems strange, but are you getting the same size battery as we get?
People I know here in Sweden with this car tend to get 72km. Also check out the Harry's Garage review. He also gets around 45 miles per charge.
@@jacktyler5241 From the media package that BMW sent me before recording the review of the X5, it says that it uses a 24 kWh battery. Not sure if that's different from the EU market. Granted, I do live in an area that's surrounded by mountains and hills so the range will be better if it's only driving on flat roads. I did do a test where I recorded the odometer when the battery was full & drove it until flat and looked at the odometer again & only got about 54 km of range. (I did the same thing with the Volvo over the same route)
@@MGReviewsBlog Figured it out. Battery size is the same in both markets, but in NA it’s only programmed to use 80% capacity = ~17kWh. That’s why you hear of higher ranges in Europe.
Rumours are it’s something to do with the warranty in the NA market.
Dude let me clarify this is a really great video so perhaps I should reevaluate your rating but your total and assessment is whack the BMW is superior in every way however the Volvo 90 is a better family commuter vehicle and I think that should’ve been clarified more and making your judgment call so I’m going to change the rating because the video quality and the in-depth overview that you did was actually good.
Thanks! I agree with you. The BMW feels much better from behind the steering wheel and in the performance section of the review, it gained most of the points. But the Volvo is the better family vehicle and that's where it won more points (practicality, space, comfort, fuel economy, etc). So although these cars are comparable, they feel completely different. As I said in the video, I'd personally take the BMW over the Volvo.... if I had the money to afford one haha
Thanks for watching!
The battery size of new X5 is twice bigger than XC90, the recharge time is about 15 hours, not practical at all. I don't have 15hrs/daily for that!
Of this point alone, I pick XC90
Bowers & Wilkins anytime a better option in audiophile symphony!
Yes, the battery recharge time of the X5 is longer than the XC90 but you get more range out of it. Also, the 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 receives a bigger battery for the 2022 model year (around 18 or 19 kWh). A level 2 charger will probably become a necessity at home as more and more manufacturers add plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles in their line up. I'm starting to consider installing a level 2 charger at home.
Amazing comparison. Great work! But best viewed at 1.25x video speed!
Haha, thanks! I'm slowly learning to talk a bit faster in my more recent videos.
Very detailed review. Thanks
Great comparison, two-machine SUVs, which would you choose to put in your garage, which one is better.
Personally I still prefer a good drive so I'd choose the X5. But the Volvo is a better all-round family suv.
Actually I’m just trying to figure out if these are real twins or just one person who’s pretty good at editing!
Haha, it's all editing magic.
can we get an update between the 2022 extended range against the bmw 45e
I will definitely book these cars again if they come back to the press/media fleets.
@@MGReviewsBlog thanks I hope you can do it
Comparing both right now as we are looking for a larger SUV to fit 2 kids and sometimes 2 dogs. How much bigger is the cargo space side by side in the Volvo vs the BMW?
Leaning towards the BMW for aesthetics, electric range and it is actually coming out about 5-6k USD cheaper with comparable builds.
Well, first and foremost the BMW X5 is not available with a 3rd row if you opt for the PHEV version. But because of that the X5 has a little bit more legroom and headroom in the 2nd row than the XC90. But for trunk space, if you fold down the 3rd row in the Volvo, it's still the XC90 that has more cargo capacity by about 250 L (8.5 cu-ft) over the X5 behind the 2nd row. That number increases to about 400 L (14.5 cu-ft) in favor of the Volvo with 2nd & 3rd rows folded.
@@MGReviewsBlog I’m surprised it is that much space as the dimensions are fairly close, is the additional cargo space from second row to rear door mostly due to the tapered cut of the X5 vs boxy cut of the XC90?
@@ryanflores2281 it could be but I'm not certain. If click on the link in the video description to my written review, I took pictures of both SUVs in the back. The X5 has a narrower opening and the 2nd row seats have a bit of an incline compared to the XC90.
@@MGReviewsBlog thanks, I will check it out.
@@MGReviewsBlog In reading your review and you being in Canada vs me being in the states I noticed that price is def a factor. When building with comparable packages, actually more options with the BMW, we are coming in about $5-6k USD less. Also we get a larger federal credit and the same state credit. That pushes the BMW to about $7-8K cheaper than the Volvo. Minus the 3rd row and less cargo space I think we will go with the BMW.
I did have another question for you, this time regarding the real world mpg, I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere. If you are driving in hybrid mode with a full tank of gas and charge (road trip) in optimal/normal conditions what can you expect the MPG to be for that tank of gas? I would assume the charge will run out before the tank of gas is empty, but will the charge cover in tandem with the gas engine 100 miles, 200 miles, 300 miles, etc?
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The most sleep inducing car review ever!
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Great video, however 12.12.... I must say that the Volvo xc90 has 3 row seats option for both hybrid and non hybrid.
Thank you! Yep it does. It's the X5 that doesn't have it for the PHEV version.
god damn i own a 18 Q7 and always said i will get the q7 in phev when it releases in US but they wont release it in the US
Yea, Audi is skipping hybrids and going straight to full EVs as it seems. At least for our market.
Volvo XC90 stands out in 7 seat SUV. Difficult to compare the two. Volvo just classier
Did you forget about the folding headrest option on the Volvo of rear seats to improve visibility?
Should be worth another point for Volvo.....
I don't want to nit pick every little detail. This video would be an hour long if I did that haha. Either way, the XC90 would still be on top as the overall better family SUV.
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yeah have to agree there, currently have the xc90 after 20 yrs of various BMW’s. Would be quite happy with either!!
@@cmyachtie How's the reliability been with the XC90? Just curious because I have a V90 CC on demo right now and I may include a little blurb about it in the upcoming video.
@@MGReviewsBlog It’s still early days for me and the XC90, it’s a 2017 (just ICE), and just got in June, but no issues sofar , it’s Inscription with added Polestar tune and 4C suspension. Driven 10 K with her and loving it, but wife hates it so we’ll see how long I can keep the XC90...lol
Also should add, amazing power for a 4 banger in the big XC90 with that Polestar tune!
@@cmyachtie thanks for the feedback!
We went with the Volvo XC90 as it serves my family the best - safe, comfortable, classy feel to it. For spirited driving, I own an M3! :)
BMW for sure.
I took Volvo. I want the safety and durability. I want my car to last over 5 years... BMW failed to do so every time I had it.
Which previous BMW models did you have? What went wrong with them?
I understand that the point goes to the Volvo with a longer warranty but it is actually way less reliable. In a video in The Netherlands on YT called DAY1 as guest Giel, he tells that his XC90 T8 has left him stranded 9 times in a year. Mainly with turbo issues. He did a lot of driving in it for his work and he became angry at the car. He sold it and got a Audi Q8 286hp TDI just to be reliable again. This is where I think the BMW is way better. The engine of the BMW is a detuned twin turbo engine of the 40i. It can handle it’s weight so much better with flat batteries. The torque is pretty much a flat curve. So there is much tuning potential if you wish for it.
Unfortunately I only get these cars for one week at a time so I can't really comment on their reliability. However, from what I've seen on reliability studies, BMW does tend to score better than Volvo. Also like I said in the video, the Volvo's engine felt like it was straining to pull the weight whereas the BMW didn't. So maybe over time the BMW is better but I haven't experienced any issues first hand with these vehicles.
Thanks for watching!
@@MGReviewsBlog Absolutely! Just wanted to point that out that warranty doesn’t mean too much if you are left stranded a couple of times ;). I enjoyed your review on the cars! Cheers 🍻
@@MGReviewsBlog Yes, the BMW never seems to be lacking power. Even in electric-only mode it's surprising quick off the mark and away from the traffic lights and if you use the engine too it really shifts.
I wouldn’t keep either one of these cars out of warranty
That BMW!!
The BMW has a less sophisticated image, whereas the Volvo is understated and ultimately better all round. (in my humble opinion!) Plus we all know that BMW's don't have any indicators!!!
Haha, hey I found out how to use the indicators when I had it on demo :p
"The Volvo" has tendency to fudge their numbers on paper because some random chap can't feel the power...yeah that makes so much sense
You can't just add the peak horsepower & torque figures of the engine and the electric motors because they're achieved at different rpms. But Volvo thinks that you can, which is not true. They claim more power and less weight than the X5 and yet the 0-60 time is identical to that of the X5.
If you want an example, check out the Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV. (It's one of a few that I could find both engine and electric motor specs). The engine produces 178 hp and 195 lb-ft and the electric motor produces 90 hp and 224 lb-ft. So if I were to add the numbers (like Volvo) it should have 268 hp & 419 lb-ft of torque. In reality, it's rated for 260 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. That is the proper way to rate hybrids and PHEVs.
@@MGReviewsBlog the thing is, scientifically you actually can, as long as you don't fake the max achievable output...you really think such big players do such cheap tricks without being sure that it s OK? While I admit that assuming its max power - all the time is inaccurate
Sorry, way too many "feel" or "feels" to be a good comparison review. I wanted to stop watching at the half-way point. I just FELT it wasn't going to be a fair review.
Anyone can look up the specs online. That's boring to just repeat them. You don't want to know how a car feels to drive when doing your research on it before going to a showroom?
Thanks for watching.
@@MGReviewsBlog I understand but your highly subjective review didn't offer enough facts to really be called a review. If the engine is noisy show me a db meter. If the ride is softer or sporty, explain why that might be the case. If the BMW trans feels better, explain why.
@@mikecalvert8065 Oh ok I see what you mean. I'll keep that in mind for the future. But most manufacturers don't provide (or easily provide) spring rates or transmission ratios, etc. It's something that you feel when you get out and drive the cars back to back. And that's what I try to do with my reviews, try to give people a rough description of how a car feels like from behind the steering wheel. Like I said anybody can look up horsepower, fuel economy, etc but manufacturers don't tell you how rough the ride is or how much noise intrudes into the cabin. But I'll keep your feedback in mind. Thanks.
Thanks volvo
The new xc90 long range T8 has 455hp and 80km e range with one pedal drive. So its bye bye bimmer…
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The X5 45e is a 5 seater. The XC90 T8 is a 7 seater. It's not an equal comparison
Yes, which is why in the video I said that the XC90 is a better family SUV. The X5 is available as a 7-seater as a non-hybrid variant. Here in Canada, we don't have any other luxury 3-row plug-in hybrid SUV that I could have compared against the XC90 so this X5 was the next closest competitor.
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Why even look at this when you know the LR M3 is by far superior?
Took me a while to figure out what car you were referring to. You can't compare a tesla Model 3 CAR to these SUVs. Completely different class of vehicles. The Model X is a similar size to these but it's significantly more expensive.
BMW x5 45e
Not in my opinion I love the Volvo I love both rides I also did the numbers and they are not misleading as this guy would lead you to believe
i don't agree with the EV range of the x5 cuz its over 50 miles not 50 km if you drive it properly and its the huge difference that you can travel more than x2 the distance on EV than the volvo that for me the bmw should have won the test but meh who listens to me :)
Like I said in the video, there are a lot of variables when it comes to electric range. In my area of the world, it's mountainy, I had the car when it was cold, driving style, etc. So you could get more, others could get less. Also, there are rumors that the EU spec X5 gets more range because the battery is recharged to 100% whereas in NA, it's only up to 80%. Something to do with Warranty. If you look at BMW's UK website, they advertise over 88 km of range whereas in the US, it's 30 miles (48 km). So there's a difference between the markets.i can only comment on what I get from the manufacturers here in NA.
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@@MGReviewsBlog i understand and agree
Is that in Canada only? In the US the 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e only has 30 miles of electric range, while the Volvo has 35 miles of electric range.
@@slandshark i drive 530e with just 12kwh and i do 35 miles
@@unreal6959 35 is far shorter than 50. The Volvo on paper is 35 miles of range, but people report 35 to 40 is most common. I would look at the BMW, but it's only 5 seater, so had to cross it off my list.
35miles on 12kWh seems really good considering it's weight. Any idea how much hp the electric motors put out in the BMW?
Just bought an XC90. Can't get over the hideously ugly baboon butt grills of the BMWs. Why do they have to be so hideous?
It's not as bad as the iX... or XM...
Yeah you enjoy the driving dynamics when ur kids vomit in your +60k luxurious SUV...Or when u wrap ur mid-lide crisis bottoms to a tree after clowning around a corner...
I'm pretty sure the kids are going to vomit in your $60+ luxurious Volvo SUV as well if you push it hard through corners... or wrap it around a tree.
@@MGReviewsBlog Yeah that s my point...these cars are not meant to do those so it is irrelevant to conclude an evaluation with smth you definitely don't need in this genre...it s like "i prefer rodman to jordan bcs he is sometimes blond"...
@@MGReviewsBlog long story short; if you pick M3 over s60R due to driving dynamics-->makes sense / you pick X5 over xc90 due to the driving dynamics --> doesn't make sense...or another example; you pick s90 over M5 due to the safety feautures --> doesn't make sense...
@@yigitturgay8792 Well that's your opinion and mine is different.
I6 has more torque.
And the Volvo range is longer than the BMW as well
Except that the Volvo has a significant;y smaller battery than the BMW... I know for the 2022 model year it gets a bigger battery thus improving electric only range but these are 2021 models.
most boring review ever !
please spice it up a bit or your viewers will die of boredom !
Sorry I don't have the budget of Top Gear or the enthusiasm of Jimmy Fallon.
Very bad comparison!!!!
Why?
@@MGReviewsBlog I think $$ matters there
@@Alberts_Kviesis they're not cheap but they are similar in price and direct competitors.
I agree with you they are not even close to each other the BMW is so much better in everything except space and so much more comfortable to ride. The BMW are as good as my new Range Rover sport to ride and drive. Volvo is an old tech car and not near anything like the BMW.
Great comparsion. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!