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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Volvo V90 – Which car suits you better?
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £. That’s a price difference of around 21248 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.
As for range, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slight better – achieving up to 97 km, about 9 km more than the Volvo V90.
V90
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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 Touring has a slightly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V90 pulls slight stronger with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is distinct lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers slight more room – 500 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1510 L, which is about 56 L more than the Volvo V90.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Volvo V90 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
BMW 3 Series Touring
Volvo V90
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Volvo V90
BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Volvo V90
The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Volvo V90
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
62300 - 71700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
18 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
2075 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
488 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4945 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1879 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1472 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1454 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
515 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
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic 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 - 550 HP
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Power HP
398 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
659 - 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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
293 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Volvo
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.