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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 41600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo V60?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Volvo V60

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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.

Volvo V60 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 98 km, about 6 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 5 Series Touring has a distinct 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 clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V60 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 evident 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, Volvo V60 is minimal lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 269 L more than the Volvo V60.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring a bit takes the win – 620 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Volvo V60

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5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 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 V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
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.