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Volvo XC90 vs BMW X5
Two of the most cross-shopped plug-in hybrids, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Volvo XC90
2026 BMW X5Side by side
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 2026 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $76,300 | $76,000 |
| Electric range | 33 mi | 40 mi |
| Efficiency | 61 MPGe | 60 MPGe |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $3,050 | $3,750 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.20 | $0.25 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $2,250 | $1,750 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 BMW X5 goes farther: 40 vs 33 mi of electric range.
- 2026 BMW X5 costs less up front: $300 less ($76,000 vs $76,300 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Volvo XC90 is more efficient: 61 vs 60 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Volvo XC90 is cheaper to fuel: $3,050 vs $3,750 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Volvo XC90 or the BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5: 40 vs 33 miles of electric range.
Which is cheaper, the Volvo XC90 or the BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5, starting at $76,000 MSRP before destination (vs $76,300). Prices verified by hand.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.