BMW X6 vs Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the BMW X6, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Volvo XC90 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
BMW X6
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 47 configurations
2016–2027
Volvo XC90
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW X6 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 24 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 27 mpg | 30 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,150 | $2,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 359 g/mi | 131 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 47 | 43 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
X6 vs XC90: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW X6 or the Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the BMW X6, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volvo XC90 runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,150 for the BMW X6 — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the X6 and XC90 offer?
BMW X6: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI;. Volvo XC90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW X6 and the Volvo XC90 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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