Comparison Review: 2021 BMW X5 45e xDrive vs 2021 Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge / PHEV Luxury SUVs

The market is saturated with luxury SUVs but there are very few plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs. The 2021 Volvo XC90 T8 was among the first to the market but now the BMW X5 45e is the latest contender. So how do these PHEVs stack up against each other?

Starting with the familiar one first, the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge 2021 was designed to have both a gasoline only & hybrid powertrain from when it was first designed back in 2016. The hybrid powertrain produces 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque (298 kW / 640 Nm) from a 2.0L turbocharged & supercharged 4-cylinder engine. On the other hand, the BMW X5 45e 2021 is less powerful on paper with 389 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque (290 kW / 600 Nm) from a 3.0L turbocharged inline-6.

The 2021 BMW X5 45e has an all-electric range of approximately 50 km (31 miles). The 2021 Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge is rated for 29 km (18 miles) of all-electric range. During my time with both vehicles, I managed to squeeze 52 km (33 miles) of all-electric driving out of the BMW and 32 km (20 miles) of electric driving out of the XC90. Of course these numbers will vary based on a lot of different variables.

The 2021 BMW X5 45e xDrive starts at $83,500 CAD ($65,400 USD) while the 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge starts at $77,600 CAD ($63,450 USD) for the Expression trim. This Inscription starts at $88,050 CAD ($69,750 USD).
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0:00 Intro - Don't forget to Subscribe!
1:25 Performance - Is the X5 or XC90 faster?
9:44 Comfort - Which one is better for a family?
14:30 Odds and Ends - Are they expensive?
18:29 Conclusion - Should you buy the Volvo or the BMW?

[MGReviewsBlog]

Predictable question: Which one would you take?

[mrkane]

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 .

[floesh-]

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.

[angelc]

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.

[LSC]

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.

[thekenthouse]

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.

[NotJanine]

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.

[alexchong]

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!

[chrismalveaux]

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.

[johnmcmanus]

can we get an update between the 2022 extended range against the bmw 45e

[rogerioleandromelo]

Great comparison, two-machine SUVs, which would you choose to put in your garage, which one is better.

[bardock]

Great review. Expecting this channel to become bigger soon. Keep up the good work!

[aerotus]

Amazing comparison. Great work! But best viewed at 1.25x video speed!

[ryanflores]

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.

[willcolhoun]

Volvo XC90 stands out in 7 seat SUV. Difficult to compare the two. Volvo just classier

[SLM]

Great video, however 12.12.... I must say that the Volvo xc90 has 3 row seats option for both hybrid and non hybrid.

[ipower]

The most sleep inducing car review ever!

[VolvoFiftyLife]

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! :)

[melih]

Actually I’m just trying to figure out if these are real twins or just one person who’s pretty good at editing!

[sammybully]

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