BMW 7 Series vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 7 Series and the Volvo XC90.
When comparing the BMW 7 Series's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $104,613 and $145,060, with the Volvo XC90 priced between $78,875 and $92,605.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 66.4 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC90 retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 455 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC90, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear shoulder room. The BMW 7 Series, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC90 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
104613 - 145060
Starting MSRP:
99300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
117080
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
92700 - 132700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78875 - 92605
Starting MSRP:
76200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
110665
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
76200 - 159600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
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17 out of / 17Volvo XC90 Rankings
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29 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 Core, T8 Plus 6P, T8 Plus 7P, T8 Ultra 6P, T8 Ultra 7P, T8 Ultra Dark 6P, T8 Ultra Dark 7P
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
110.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
10.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4720 lbs
Width:
86.3 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
212.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5064 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.8 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Mulberry Red Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Silver
Aurora Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey / Black/Black Burgundy
Brown
Caramel/Atlas Grey / Cognac / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Taupe Grey/Night Blue
Red
Amarone
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cardamom in Charcoal/Cardamom Interior
Red
Not available
White
Not available
