Compare the2026 BMW XMVS 2026 Volvo EX90

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the XM. But it costs extra on the EX90.

Both the XM and the EX90 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the XM for 1 year and 16000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the EX90 (3/36,000 vs. 2/20,000).

There are over 25 percent more BMW dealers than there are Volvo dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the XM’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 62 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks BMW higher than Volvo.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW above average in long-term dependability. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Volvo is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks BMW 10 places higher in reliability than Volvo.

The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 409 more horsepower (738 vs. 329) and 384 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 354) than the EX90’s standard electric motor. The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 289 more horsepower (738 vs. 449) and 244 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 494) than the EX90 Twin Motor’s standard electric motors. The XM’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 68 more horsepower (738 vs. 670) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 642) than the EX90 Twin Motor Performance’s standard electric motors.

The XM Label’s maximum EPA estimated range on a full tank and a full charge is 339 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The EX90’s range is only 276 to 305 miles, after which the minimum time to recharge is 22 minutes for only an 80% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge at a professionally installed 220-volt charging station can take up to 11 hours.

The XM has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver and which locks and unlocks with the power locks, respectively. The EX90 doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The XM’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The EX90 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the XM’s brake rotors are larger than those on the EX90:

The XM’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the EX90 are solid, not vented.

The XM stops shorter than the EX90:

For better traction, the XM has larger tires than the EX90 (F:275/35R23 & R:315/30R23 vs. F:255/50R20 & R:285/45R20). The XM’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the EX90 (F:275/35R23 & R:315/30R23 vs. F:265/45R21 & R:295/45R21).

The XM’s standard 275/40R22 front and 315/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the EX90’s standard 50 series front and 45 series rear tires. The XM’s 275/35R23 front and 315/30R23 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the EX90’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the XM has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the EX90. The XM’s 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the EX90.

The XM has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The EX90 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The rear suspension of the XM uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the EX90, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The XM offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Volvo doesn’t offer an active suspension on the EX90.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the XM’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the EX90 (122.2 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the XM is 2.2 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than on the EX90.

The XM Label handles at .97 G’s, while the EX90 Ultra Twin Motor Performance pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The XM Label executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the EX90 Ultra Twin Motor Performance (23.9 seconds @ .84 average G’s vs. 25.9 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the XM has a greater minimum ground clearance than the EX90 (8.7 vs. 8.4 inches), allowing the XM to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The XM’s minimum ground clearance is .2 inch higher than on the EX90 (8.7 vs. 8.5 inches).

The XM has 5.4 inches more front hip room, 2.2 inches more front shoulder room, 3.8 inches more rear legroom and 3.7 inches more rear hip room than the EX90.

The XM has a much larger cargo volume than the EX90 with its rear seat up (18.6 vs. 13.3 cubic feet).

The XM’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the EX90’s (5952 vs. 3307 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the EX90, the XM has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the XM to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The EX90 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

The EX90’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The XM’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The XM’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The EX90’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

The BMW XM has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Volvo charges extra for Homelink® on the EX90.