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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Volvo S90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 62200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Volvo S90?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

Volvo S90

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 5 Series Saloon has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.10 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs a bit better – achieving up to 105 km, about 16 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 727 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm difference.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon is barely noticeable lighter – 1800 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers a bit more room – 520 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon to a small extent takes the win – 600 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Saloon shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Volvo S90

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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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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 5 Series Saloon
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 600 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.