2025 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X5 Size & Dimensions

The 2025 Volvo XC60 and 2025 BMW X5 are both generously sized vehicles. Of the two, the Volvo XC60 is smaller, making it a better fit for tight parking spaces. However, you’ll find that the XC60 interior boasts impressive legroom — front-seat passengers have access to up to 41.5 inches of legroom, while rear-seat passengers have up to 38 inches of legroom. By contrast, the X5 offers 39.8 inches of front-seat legroom and 37.4 inches of rear-seat legroom. Looking to haul gear as well as passengers? Both vehicles come with a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat so you can maximize your seating. When the rear seat is fully lowered, the XC60 offers up to 63.3 cubic feet of cargo space, while the X5 offers up to 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Interior and exterior dimensions for both vehicles are shown in the accompanying table.

2025 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X5 Interior Cabin Features

Find an oasis of calm inside either the 2025 Volvo XC60 or 2025 BMW X5. Front-seat passengers in both vehicles can adjust their seats for their individual needs thanks to available seat heating and ventilation. You have an extensive selection of luxe interior materials to choose from for each vehicle’s interior. The XC60 offers textile, leatherette, leather, perforated Nappa leather, Nappa leather, or Nappa leather and textile seat upholstery, while the X5 gives you a choice between Sensafin or leather seat upholstery. Your passengers can enjoy the scenic open skies with the panoramic roof offered with both vehicles.

When it comes to technology systems, there are plenty of unique, intuitive features inside the 2025 Volvo XC60 and 2025 BMW X5. The XC60 dashboard is equipped with a 9-inch center infotainment display, while the X5 boasts a BMW Curved Display which includes a 14.9-inch central information display. You’ll be able to utilize Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ to easily access the infotainment display in either vehicle. Both vehicles offer Harman Kardon® speakers as part of their trim lineups, or you can elevate your listening experience further with an available Bowers & Wilkins sound system in either vehicle.

Shared interior and technology features include:

• Multi-zone automatic climate control
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Panoramic roof
• Ambient interior lighting
• Harman Kardon sound system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability

Available 2025 Volvo XC60 interior and technology features include:

• Textile, leatherette, leather, perforated Nappa leather, Nappa leather, or Nappa leather and textile seat upholstery
• Front seats with four-way lumbar support, memory settings, and power side bolsters
• Power-folding second-row head restraints
• Second-row mechanical release
• Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors®
• Power panoramic roof with power sunshade
• Driftwood decor
• 9-in. center infotainment display
• Bluetooth®
• Google built-in
• HD Radio™
• 12-in. instrument panel display
• Ten-speaker high performance audio system, 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, or 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins high-fidelity audio system

Available 2025 BMW X5 interior and technology features include:

• Sensafin- or leather-upholstered seats and dashboard
• Multicontour front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Heated front armrests
• Heated and cooled front cupholders
• Rear side window sun shades
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-adjustable steering column
• Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
• BMW Curved Display
  • 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
  • 14.9-in. central information display
• Eight-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound and 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound systems
• Wireless device charging

2025 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X5 Performance & Fuel Economy

You’ll find optimal power and fuel efficiency beneath the hood of either the 2025 Volvo XC60 or 2025 BMW X5. Both include mild hybrid engines, with the X5 offering a plug-in hybrid engine as well. The XC60 is standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), while this is an available feature on the X5 — the X5 is standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD). Both are also standard with eight-speed automatic transmissions. The XC60 achieves up to 30 highway MPG, while the X5, with its standard mild hybrid engine, can reach up to 27 highway MPG.

Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.

2025 Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X5 Safety Options

Whether you opt for the 2025 Volvo XC60 or 2025 BMW X5, you’ll find numerous highly developed driver assistance and safety systems available. Both offer lane-keeping aids, advanced cruise control systems, blind spot monitors, and cross-traffic alerts. You can observe your surroundings from either vehicle with assistance from the available 360-degree camera in the XC60 or the surround-view system with 3D view in the X5. Ease into parking spaces with help from the available front, rear, and side park assist with the XC60 or the Parking Assistant Professional with the X5.

Available 2025 Volvo XC60 driver assistance and safety features include:

• Head-up display
• Front, rear, and side park assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Pilot assist
• 360-degree camera
• BLIS™ (blind spot information system) and cross-traffic alert
• Rear collision mitigation support
• Lane-keeping aid
• Oncoming lane mitigation
• Rain sensor
• Road sign information
• Slippery road alert
• Hill descent control
• Intelligent driver information system
• Front and rear door central locking controls

Available 2025 BMW X5 driver assistance and safety features include:

• Active Driving Assistant
  • Forward collision mitigation
  • Active blind spot detection
  • Lane-keeping assistant
  • Speed limit information
  • Rear cross-traffic warning
• Parking Assistant Professional fully automatic parking
• Backup assistant
• Dynamic cruise control
• Dynamic damper control
• Active park distance control
• Rearview camera
• Surround-view system with 3D view
• Anti-theft alarm system