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

Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 62200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo S90?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Volvo S90

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

5 Series Touring

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 Touring has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 98 km, about 9 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Touring has a evident 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 Touring is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs clearly perceptible 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 Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring

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 Touring is minimal lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers evident more room – 570 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring a bit takes the win – 620 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is slightly ahead 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Volvo S90

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S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L
  • Electric Range : 89 km

BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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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 Touring
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
218 - 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
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as 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.