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Background grid Volvo XC90 SUV 2002-2016 BMW X5 SUV 1999-2003
Spec height1 70.2 in 2 
+ 3.03 in
1 67.2 in Spec height1
+ 5.55 in 2 189.3 in Spec length
1 183.7 in Spec length
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BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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BMW
X5
SUV
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Volvo XC90 SUV 2002 - 2016
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Volvo
XC90
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 vs. Volvo XC90 (C) SUV 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 is 5.55 in shorter and 3.03 in lower compared to Volvo XC90 (C) SUV 2002. It offers 16% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
183.7 in
Length
189.3 in
+5.6
73.7 in
Width2
74.7 in
+1
86.02 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
67.2 in
Height1
70.2 in
+3
111 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
+1.5
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4751 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
16.4 cu ft
+87%
Cargo volume EU4
8.8 cu ft
54.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
64.9 cu ft
+19%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 42700
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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