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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo S90 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Volvo S90?
BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Volvo S90: Key differences
3 Series Saloon
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,286 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers moderately more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 12 km more than the Volvo S90.
S90
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers very slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.
3 Series Saloon
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers marginally more boot space – 480 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries only slightly more – 518 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Volvo S90 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Volvo S90
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Volvo S90
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
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Volvo S90
The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Volvo S90
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
89 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,969 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,879 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,440 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
451 - 518 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
235 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Volvo
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