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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Volvo XC60?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Volvo XC60

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  • markedly more efficient
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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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 26 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 331 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Volvo XC60

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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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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