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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 72,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Volvo EX90?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 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 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 72,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,734 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 515 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

EX90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers marginally more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo EX90 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX90 carries very slightly more – 605 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
545 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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